Professional MBA Employment Statistics
At Minnesota Carlson, the Professional MBA program offers real-world experience and diverse skill-building, leading to high graduate employment rates and above-average salaries. It's a smart investment for career advancement.
Professional MBA Outcomes at Carlson Reflect More Than Salary Growth Alone
Many students experience meaningful career acceleration during the program itself through leadership advancement, expanded responsibilities, industry pivots and increased strategic influence within their organizations.
Class of 2025 Employment Statistics
Top Employers of Professional MBA Students
Graduate Breakdown
| By Function | Percent | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing & Sales | 29% | $135,950 |
| Finance | 18% | $119,727 |
| General Management | 18% | $150,750 |
| Operations & Logistics | 12% | $145,833 |
| Information Technology | 7% | N/A |
| Consulting | 4% | $126,150 |
| Other (incl. Business Analytics) | 12% | N/A |
| By Industry | Percent | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 23% | $160,563 |
| Manufacturing | 21% | $128,889 |
| Technology | 9% | $163,600 |
| Consumer Goods | 9% | $123,580 |
| Nonprofit | 9% | $105,120 |
| Financial Services | 6% | $126,000 |
| Consulting | 5% | $131,900 |
| Media/Entertainment | 4% | N/A |
| Retail | 4% | N/A |
| Transportation & Logistics | 2% | N/A |
| Other (Incl. Accounting Services, Government, Energy) | 8% | N/A |
"[My career coach] was incredibly helpful throughout my MBA experience as I networked and explored to determine what I wanted to do next. [They had] so much knowledge, ideas and advice and I couldn’t have made the switch to consulting without [them]!"
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