Because of their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and achievements -- as well as the toolkit they build through the innovative, real-world W. P. Carey curriculum -- our MBA candidates bring a wealth of skills to any team within any organization. Their foundational knowledge, flexibility, leadership development, and drive help our Full-time MBA students deliver one of the highest placement rates among U.S. business schools.
Full-time Employment
89.4 % of W. P. Carey Full-time MBA class of 2012 accepted employment within three months of graduation. Overall compensation levels were up slightly from the previous year. The following results are as of September 3, 2012 and are based on 100% of the MBA students in the 2012 graduating class. Salary figures represent base salary only and do not include signing bonus, performance bonus, relocation package or any other financial remuneration.
Employment Acceptance
Domestic
International
Overall
Total By graduation
81.6%
70.6%
78.8%
Total 3 months from Graduation
91.8%
82.4%
89.4%
Timing of Job Acceptance
Full-time Students
% by Graduation
% Accepted by 3 Months
Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
81.60%
91.80%
Non-Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
70.60%
82.40%
Employment by Region
Employment by Function
Source of Job Acceptance
Full-time Students
Percentage
All School-Facilitated Activities
50.80%
All Student-Facilitated Activities
30.50%
No Response
18.60%
Base Salary and Signing Bonus
Domestic
International
Overall
Mean Salary
$92,116
$94,167
$92,556
Mean Signing Bonus
$14,688
$11,063
$13,882
Base Salary
Full-time Students
Mean
Median
Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
$92,116
$93,500
Non-Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
$94,167
$93,750
Total Reporting
$92,556
$93,750
Signing Bonus
Full-time Students
Mean
Median
Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
$14,688
$15,000
Non-Permanenet U.S. Work Authorization
$11,063
$8,000
Total Reporting
$13,882
$12,500
Other Guaranteed Compensation
Full-time Students
Mean
Median
Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
$7,644.00
$8,550.00
Non-Permanenet U.S. Work Authorization
-
-
Total Reporting
$7,939.00
$8,775.00
Compensation (base salary) by Professional Function
Function
Mean
Median
Accepted
Consulting
$85,300
$88,500
6.80%
Finance / Accounting
$77,250
$80,000
11.90%
General Management
$94,378
$95,000
13.60%
Marketing / Sales
$89,250
$91,000
10.20%
Information Technology
-
-
3.40%
Operations / Supply Chain Management
$97,481
$95,000
54.20%
Compensation (base salary) by Industry
Industry
Mean
Median
Accepted
Consulting
$98,200
$92,000
8.50%
Consumer Products
$88,625
$89,750
6.80%
Financial Services
$91,875
$95,000
13.60%
Government
-
-
3.40%
Manufacturing
$91,600
$85,000
8.50%
Media / Entertainment
-
-
3.40%
Non-Profit
-
-
3.40%
Petroleum / Energy
$93,625
$96,250
6.80%
Pharma / Biotechnology / Healthcare Products
$91,600
$95,000
8.50%
Real Estate
-
-
3.40%
Technology
$102,935
$95,000
30.50%
Other Services
-
-
3.40%
Compensation (base salary) by Geographic Region
Region
Mean
Median
Accepted
Northeast
$82,300
$90,000
6.80%
Mid-Atlantic
-
-
1.70%
Midwest
$106,500
$103,500
6.80%
South
$92,125
$95,000
13.60%
Southwest
$84,075
$86,000
39.00%
West
$101,022
$97,500
32.20%
Compensation (base salary) by Years of Professional Experience
Years Experience
Mean
Median
Accepted
One year or less
$86,867
$88,000
10.20%
One to three years
$85,976
$88,750
37.30%
Three to five years
$95,525
$95,000
27.10%
Five years or more
$101,000
$99,250
25.40%
Class of 2012 Employment Profile
Categories
Number
Percent
Total number of students seeking employment
66
95.60%
Not Seeking Employment
3
4.40%
Continuing Education
1
-
Starting Own business
1
-
Job Search Postponed
1
-
Total Graduates
69
100.00%
Note: This report conforms to the MBA CSC Standards for reporting employment statistics.
*MBA CSC Reporting Standards require greater than three data points to post results.
MBA Internships
Students, potential employers, and the Graduate Career Center work together diligently to find the best fit for internships: Does it match your objectives? Will it advance a student's career goals?
A required MBA internship takes place the summer between the first and second year of study for full-time MBA students, and lasts approximately 12 weeks. Before and after the summer internship, students participate in a 360-degree feedback process to define additional personal and professional development goals.
The following information reflects the self-reports of the Class of 2013 for internships completed during the summer of 2012.
