The results are in for the Stanford GSB MBA Class of 2025–take a closer look at this year’s employment report below.
Of the 426 graduates of the Stanford GSB MBA Class of 2025, 268 were seeking employment; that is, 63 percent of the graduating class. By graduation, 66 percent had received job offers and that figure jumped to 90 percent within three months of graduation. Fifty-four percent had accepted an offer by graduation and, within three months of graduation, 81 percent secured post-MBA roles. Fifty-four percent of the job acceptances were facilitated by the school, whether through the GSB network, GSB job board or resume book, Career Management Center support or internships.
“The MBA Class of 2025 demonstrated a thoughtful approach to their post-graduation careers, with Technology, Finance and Consulting emerging as top sectors as well as a continued focus on entrepreneurial endeavors, reflecting Stanford’s strong startup ecosystem. Stanford’s Career Management Center is proud to support our MBA grads throughout their employment journey—from first jobs and mid-career roles to opportunities for seasoned professionals reflecting their degrees, professional endeavors and life experience. Stanford supports its graduates throughout their decades-long careers,” says Jamie Schein, Assistant Dean & Director, Career Management Center, in the report announcement.
Sixteen percent of the Stanford GSB MBA Class of 2025 are now dedicating their time to the launch of their new ventures. Thirteen percent of the Class of 2025 were company-sponsored or already employed, and another three percent continued their education instead of seeking employment.
Salaries & Industry Choices
The average starting salary for the MBA Class of 2025 landed at $190,901 and the median at $185,000. The average salary represents a slight increase compared to last year while the median maintains the record high for Stanford GSB MBAs. Of graduates reporting salary info, 51 percent reported signing bonuses, the median of which is $30,000.
Technology took the top spot for Stanford graduates this year, claiming 35 percent of the class. The finance industry followed closely at 33 percent. This year, 16 percent pursued private equity and six percent venture capital. Eight percent went into investment management/hedge funds. Finance roles landed the highest mean and median salaries at $204,104 and $200,000, respectively.
Eleven percent of newly minted Stanford GSB MBAs joined consulting. Five percent chose to work in healthcare and four percent went into energy.
Turning to the 16 percent of entrepreneurs, 42 percent started businesses in technology and 18 percent pursued search funds, a form of entrepreneurship where “searchers” acquire and run existing businesses. Ten percent launched ventures in healthcare and eight percent in consumer products.
| Technology | 35% | $192,394 |
| Finance | 33% | $204,104 |
| Consulting | 11% | $187,765 |
| Healthcare | 5% | $183,000 |
| Energy | 4% | $169,625 |
Regional Placement
Ninety-six percent of those who sought employment found it in the U.S. Fifty-five percent settled in the West, a 10 percent jump from last year, followed by 28 percent in the Northeast.
The Southwest saw six percent of graduates while the Mid-Atlantic attracted three percent of the class. Looking internationally, two percent headed to Asia/Australia/Oceania. One percent or less landed in Africa, Europe, or Latin America/Caribbean/South America.
| West | 55% |
| Northeast | 28% |
| Southwest | 6% |
| Mid-Atlantic | 3% |
| Midwest | 2% |
| South | 1% |
