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Is a Master's Degree Worth the Investment? Explore the Career Impact of a Top-Ranked Program.
If you’re considering whether a master's degree 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 specialty master's programs. Here, you’ll find detailed insights into post-graduation salary growth, career advancement, job titles, industries, and the top companies hiring our graduates. Whether your goal is increased salary, a transition into management, or a strategic career shift, this data will help you determine whether a graduate degree pays off—and how it can position you for long-term success.
2025 Employment Report Data
The data below details the salary outcomes of the last class of graduates from the Lehigh Business specialty master's programs including applied economics, business analytics, and management. The data is annually accessed via the Lehigh University Graduate Next Destination Report.
$71,689 Average Salary | $110,000 Maximum Salary
Industries
An analysis of the industries that students from the Lehigh MSAE program are joining post-graduation.
50% - Energy
25% - Consulting
25% - Manufacturing
Functions
An analysis of the functions within an organization that students from the Lehigh MSAE program are performing post-graduation.
25% - Accounting
25% - Data & Analytics
25% - Operations/Logistics
25% - Research (R&D)
Historical Sample of Top Hiring Companies
Below are the companies that students from the Lehigh MSAE program are joining post-graduation.
Alibaba Group
Axtria
Bank of Ningbo Co
Borealis Global Analytics
EY
Hang Seng Bank China
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Invenergy
KPMG
M&T Bank
OcuTrap
Tradeweb
Historical Sample of Position Titles
Below are the position titles that students from the Lehigh MSAE program are holding post-graduation.
Associate, Decision Science
Analyst, Wind Asset Management
Business Consulting
Business Valuation Associate
Consultant
Data Engineer
Economist and Asset Specialist
Financial Assistant
Technology Risk Consultant
Where MSAE students learned about jobs
Respondents can select more than 1 response in multi-select items, so the percentages do not necessarily sum to 100%.
100% - Alumni Network
100% - LinkedIn
100% - Personal Network
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