The employment report for the NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2025 is live. Of the 326 graduates, 271 reported seeking employment. At graduation, just over 76 percent of those seeking employment had received job offers. By three months past graduation, 86.3 percent had received offers and 86 percent had accepted an offer. The average base salary for the class is $168,970, while median compensation keeps the school’s record high of $175,000 running. Signing bonuses averaged $40,007 and landed at a median of $35,000. This brings the average total compensation to $202,705, the highest on NYU Stern’s record. Nearly 74 percent of hires were school-facilitated, either through internship programs, on-campus interviews, Stern job postings, or the Stern network.
“In the current business cycle with unpredictable factors, human capital has become more important than ever,” said Brian Ruggiero, Associate Dean, Careers, NYU Stern. “That’s where Stern MBA graduates really shine. Employers have told us that what they need in today’s work environment is foundational soft skills – a growth mindset, curiosity, and adaptability. Stern MBAs are consistently valued for their high EQ, and we double down on building their agility through their MBA experience to prepare for any market, both in the short- and long-run. It’s incredibly validating to see this come to fruition with students getting jobs that align with their goals along with top compensation.”
Top Industries and Salary Performance
Financial services took over the top industry spot for Stern MBAs this year, with 36.6 joining the field. Within financial services, investment banking accounted for 28 percent of offers, the highest in six years. The average reported salary for finance roles was $165,624. Consulting placement followed at 32.8 percent of graduates. The reported average salary for the industry was $173,368.
Tech industry and telecommunication jobs were accepted by 14.2 percent of the class, a five percent increase over last year. Tech/telecom salaries averaged $157,962. CPG and healthcare/biotech/pharma each recruited 3.4 percent of the graduating class. Average salaries came to $122,875 and $180,667, respectively.
| Financial Services | 36.6% | $165,624 |
| Consulting | 32.8% | $173,368 |
| Technology/Telecommunications | 14.2% | $157,962 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 3.4% | $122,875 |
| Healthcare/biotech/pharma | 3.4% | $180,667 |
Graduate Destinations by Region
Although 48 percent of the MBA class had international citizenship, 96 percent stayed in North America for work. In the United States, the Northeast region was the magnet career destination for Stern MBAs, with 82.4 percent planting roots to begin their careers there and reporting an average starting salary of $171,891. In the West, starting salaries averaged $170,956, and seven percent of the class accepted jobs there–representing an increase in compensation and placement over last year.
| Northeast | 82.4% | $171,891 |
| West | 7% | $170,956 |
| Mid-Atlantic | 3.5% | $164,429 |
| South | 1.8% | $186,000 |
| Midwest | 1.3% | — |
In the Mid-Atlantic region, 3.5 percent accepted offers with an average salary of $164,429, while the South and Midwest regions saw 1.8 and 1.3 percent of graduates, respectively. Of those heading abroad, roughly three percent headed to Asia and the Middle East while less than one percent took roles in Latin America/the Caribbean.
