Are you considering whether an MBA is worth the financial investment, or wondering whether it can propel your career by increasing your earning potential? The FLEX MBA is designed for working professionals who want to advance—and the outcomes reflect that.
Below is a snapshot of where recent graduates have landed, what they're earning, and which companies and industries they're working in.
Why Lehigh’s Online MBA is Worth the Investment
- $139,295 average salary
- 100% of graduates are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing volunteer experience
- Graduates received job offers across a wide range of industries and functions
Where FLEX MBA Graduates Work
The employment data below details the industries, functions, position titles, and companies of the most recent class of FLEX MBA graduates. Data is sourced annually from the Lehigh University Graduate Next Destination Report and does not include the MBA & Engineering program.
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Dig Into Our MBA Graduate Outcome Data
FLEX MBA graduates work across a broad range of sectors. Below are the industries most commonly represented by Lehigh FLEX MBA graduates:
- 26% Manufacturing
- 14% Healthcare
- 9% Energy
- 8% Consulting
- 8% Financial Services
- 8% Technology
- 6% Higher Education
- 5% Consumer Packaged Goods
- 5% Media & Entertainment
- 5% Other
- 2% Accounting
- 2% Hospitality
- 2% Non-Profit
- 2% Real Estate
- 2% Transportation & Logistics
FLEX MBA graduates step into roles across every major business function. Below are the most common functions represented:
- 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
The breadth of titles below reflects the range of industries and seniority levels represented in the FLEX MBA graduate community:
- Accounting Manager
- 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
- Operations Senior Specialist
- Risk Manager
- Sales Engineer
- Senior Copywriter
- Senior Director of Finance
- Senior Engineer
- Senior Manager
- Senior Brand Manager
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Senior Process Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- VP of Operations, Supervisor
Below is a sample of companies where recent FLEX MBA graduates are working:
- PPL Electric
- B.Braun
- Merck
- UGI
- Lutron
- Hershey
- Johnson & Johnson
- NBA
- Aflac
- Air Products
- Bimbo Bakeries
- Pfizer
- Rodale Institute
- Sanofi
- Crayola
- Lockheed Martin
- Wacker Chemicals
- Bank of America
- Evonik
- Honeywell
- Pratt & Whitney
- St. Luke's
- The Walt Disney Co.
- Victaulic
- Prudential Financial
Respondents could select more than one option; percentages do not sum to 100%.
- 47% LinkedIn
- 29% Personal Network
- 24% Current or Former Employer
- 18% Headhunter or Recruiter
- 18% Other
- 6% Alumni Network
- 6% Internet Search
- 6% Professional Network
What FLEX MBA Graduates Say
"The Lehigh FLEX MBA provided me with an incredible opportunity to expand my horizons and grow as a professional. The curated curriculum provides impactful learning opportunities, and the professors have a depth of real-world experience that makes the courses even more impactful."
—Nick B., Class of 2024, Account Executive, Disney Advertising
"If I had not discovered the Lehigh FLEX MBA, I'm not sure I ever would have fulfilled this goal. 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
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Lehigh Business Career Support
Career development at Lehigh doesn't stop at graduation. Through the NextYOU program, FLEX MBA students receive structured coaching, job-search strategy support, and access to Lehigh's professional network throughout the degree program and beyond.
FAQs About Lehigh FLEX MBA Career Paths & Outcomes
Yes. For working professionals, the FLEX online MBA is designed to generate career return without requiring you to step away from the workforce. Graduates report advancement into leadership roles, salary growth, and career transitions, all while completing the degree part-time.
Lehigh FLEX MBA graduates work across a wide range of industries. The largest represented in 2024 were manufacturing (26%), healthcare (14%), energy (9%), consulting (8%), financial services (8%), and technology (8%).
The average salary for 2024 FLEX MBA graduates was $140,176, based on data from the Lehigh University Graduate Next Destination Report.
FLEX MBA graduate outcomes are high. Of 2024 graduates, 100% are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing volunteer experience.
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