MS in Business Analytics & AI Career Outcomes

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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 & AI, 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 MSBAi program are joining post-graduation.  

25% - Accounting Services
25% - Consulting
25% - Financial Services
25% - Transportation & Logistics 

 

Functions

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

25% - Consulting
25% - Finance
25% - Information Technology
25% - Operations/Logistics

 

Historical Sample of Top Hiring Companies

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


AlphaSights
Amazon
Axtria
Camping World
Charles Schwab
Comcast
Deloitte
EY
Hershey
Johnson&Johnson
Lutron
Merck
MIAC
NBA
NFL
Pawfect
Pfizer
PPL Electric
RSM
Shift4
Talen Energy
United Nations
Verizon

 

Historical Sample of Position Titles 

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

Audit Associate
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Financial Analyst
HR Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Risk Analyst
Corporate Performance Consultant
Social Media and Content Specialist
Tax Consultant
Technology Consultant

 

Where MSBAi students learned about jobs

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

67% - Alumni Network
67% - Internet Search
33% - Faculty/Advisor
33% - Handshake
33% - LinkedIn
33% - Personal Network

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