FLEX MBA Career Outcomes

 

Is an MBA Worth the Investment? Explore the Career Impact of a Top-Ranked Program

If you’re considering whether an MBA is worth the financial investment or wondering if it can propel your career with increased earning potential, Lehigh's career outcomes speak for themselves. This page highlights the tangible return on investment of our highly ranked online, part-time MBA program—specifically designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers without stepping away from the workforce. Here, you’ll find detailed insights into post-MBA salary growth, career advancement, job titles, industries, and the top companies hiring our graduates. Whether your goal is increased salary, a transition into leadership, or a strategic career shift, this data will help you determine whether an online MBA pays off—and how it can position you for long-term success.

2024 Employment Report Data

The data below details the compensation, companies, industries and job functions of the last class of graduates from the Lehigh Business FLEX MBA program. The data is annually accessed via the Lehigh University Graduate Next Destination Report. This data does not include the MBA & Engineering program and MBA & Educational Leadership program. The average change in salary data was provided by survey results from Lehigh's Office of Institutional Data.

 

 

Industries

An analysis of the industries that students from the Lehigh FLEX MBA program are joining post-graduation. 

26% - Manufacturing
14% - Healthcare
9% - Energy
8% - Consulting
8% - Financial Services 
8% - Technology
6% - Higher Edu
5% - Consumer Packaged Goods
5% - Media & Entertainment
5% - Other
2% - Accounting
2% - Hospitality
2% - Non-Profit
2% - Real Estate
2% - Transportation & Logistics

 

Functions

An analysis of the functions within an organization that students from the Lehigh FLEX MBA program are performing post-graduation. 

22% - Marketing & Sales
17% - Engineering
16% - General Management
16% - Operations & Logistics 
10% - Finance
3% - Community & Social Services
3% - Consulting
3% - Information Technology
3% - Research
2% - Accounting
2% - Construction & Contracting
2% - Healthcare Services 
2% - Other

 

Sample of Top Hiring Companies

Below are the companies that students from the Lehigh FLEX MBA program are joining post-graduation.  

PPL Electric
B.Braun
Merck
UGI
Lutron
Hershey
HT Lyons
Johnson & Johnson
NBA
Aflac
Air Products
Bimbo Bakeries
FLSmidth
Pfizer Inc.
Rodale Institute
Sanofi
Crayola
Lockheed Martin
Wacker Chemicals
Bank of America
Evonik
Honeywell
Pratt & Whitney
St. Luke's
The Walt Disney Co.
Victaulic
Zoellner Arts Center
Aflac
Prudential Financial 

 

Sample of Position Titles 

Below are the position titles that students from the Lehigh FLEX MBA program are holding post-graduation.    

Accounting Manager / Supervisor
Assistant Project Manager
Associate Director
Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Director
Deputy Director
Director of Supply Chain
Director of Sales
Director of Digital Marketing
Executive Director
Logistics Manager
Manager
Project Manager
Product Manager
Program Manger
Operations Senior Specialist
Risk Manger
Sales Engineer
Senior Copywriter
Senior Director, Finance
Senior Engineer
Senior Manager
Senior Brand Manager
Senior Financial Analyst
Senior Process Engineer
Systems Engineer
VP Operations
Supervisor

 

Where FLEX MBA students learned about jobs

Respondents can select more than 1 response in multi-select items, so the percentages do not necessarily sum to 100%.

47% - LinkedIn
29% - Personal Network
24% - Current/Former Employer
18% - Headhunter/Recruiter
18% - Other
6% - Alumni Network
6% - Internet Search
6% - Professional Network

 

What Do Our Recent Graduates Say?

"The Lehigh Flex MBA Program provided me with an incredible opportunity to expand my horizons and grow as a professional. The curated curriculum provides impact learning opportunities; and the professors in the program have a depth of real-world experience that make the courses even more impactful. The collaborative projects with my peers also provided opportunities to learn more about other fields I would otherwise never touch. I highly recommend this program for those looking to take the next step in their career."

Nick B., Class of 2024
Account Executive, Disney Advertising

"For many years I wavered about pursuing an MBA. It remained a goal of mine, but professional and personal demands always seemed to interfere, and a full-time program seemed increasingly like an unviable option. If I had not discovered the Lehigh FLEX MBA, I’m not sure that I ever would have fulfilled this goal. However, it has been such a gratifying experience. With its flexible approach and virtual learning capabilities, I am truly convinced that it is the only MBA program that would have been possible for me at this stage in my life and career."

Eric J., Class of 2022
Director of Corporate Development, Gopuff