Are you considering whether a graduate degree is worth the financial investment, or wondering whether it can propel your career by increasing your earning potential? The MIM is designed for early-career 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.
On this page:
- Why the MIM program is worth it
- Recent graduate employment highlights
- What recent grads have to say
- Lehigh business career support
- Frequently asked questions
Why Lehigh’s MIM is Worth the Investment
- $71,689 average salary*
- 85% of graduates are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing volunteer experience
- Graduates received job offers across a wide range of industries and functions
*Salary data includes all business specialty master’s programs, including Applied Economics, Business Analytics & AI, and Management.
Where MS in Management Graduates Work
The employment data below details the industries, functions, position titles, and companies of the most recent class of MIM graduates. Data is sourced annually from the Lehigh University Graduate Next Destination Report
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Dig Into Our Specialty Master's Graduate Outcome Data
Lehigh master's in management graduates work across a broad range of sectors. Below are the industries most commonly represented by Lehigh MIM graduates:
- 20% Healthcare
- 20% Non-Profit
- 20% Real Estate
- 20% Technology
- 20% Transportation & Logistics
MIM graduates step into roles across every major business function. Below are the most common functions represented:
- 40% General Management
- 20% Consulting
- 20% Operations/Logistics
- 20% Research (R&D)
The breadth of titles below reflects the range of industries and seniority levels represented in the MIM graduate community:
- Advisory Associate, Financial Services
- Analyst, Supply Chain Management
- Area Manager
- Associate, Analytics Service
- Associate, Research Analyst
- Associate, Client Services
- Bank Clerk
- Brand Identity Specialist
- Career Consultant Analyst
- Consultant
- Consulting Analyst
- Content Marketing Specialist
- Contracts Analyst
- Healthcare Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Marketing Rotational Specialist
- Research AssociateSales Representative
- Virtual Engagement Associate
Below is a sample of companies where recent MIM graduates are working:
- Accenture
- Actalent
- AlphaSights
- Amazon
- Ambit Inc
- Axtria
- American Express
- Biosense Webster-Johnson & Johnson
- Bloomberg
- Carpenter Technology Corporation
- China Construction Company
- Comcast
- CreditSights
- Edison Energy
- JM Search
- KPMG
- Mercer
- Morgan Stanley
- Northrop Grumman
- Period Architecture
- PPL Electric
- Pratt and Whitney
- Solar Landscape
- Symplicity Corporation
- Syneos Health
- Yutong Dai
Respondents could select more than one option; percentages do not sum to 100%.
- 67% Alumni Network
- 67% Search Engine
- 67% LinkedIn
- 33% Current/Former Employer
- 33% Faculty/Advisor
- 33% Handshake
- 33% Job Fair/On-Campus Interviews
- 33% Personal Network
What MS in Management Graduates Say
“Because of this program, I am a more versatile, desirable hire for a company. I know for a fact my MS in Management experience made me stand out in a tough applicant pool and really helped to differentiate myself from other candidates.”
—Alex B.
“I love my cohort and my professors. It is great having class each day with the same group of people as it truly allows us to get to know each other and understand each other’s strengths. Since we all come from different backgrounds, we have really been able to help each other with understanding tough concepts, organizing group work, and thinking of new approaches to solve problems.”
—Kasey R.
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Lehigh Business Career Support
Career development at Lehigh doesn't stop at graduation. Through the NextYOU program, MIM students receive structured coaching, job-search strategy support, and access to Lehigh's professional network throughout the degree program and beyond.
FAQs About Lehigh's MS in Management Career Paths & Outcomes
Yes. For early-career professionals looking to advance their career, the full-time MIM program is designed to prepare you for in-demand analyst, specialist, and consulting jobs.
Lehigh MIM graduates step into roles across every major business function. Most hold positions across a wide range of industries such as (20%) Healthcare, (20%) Non-Profit, (20%) Real Estate, and (20%) Technology.
The average salary for 2025 specialty master's graduates was $71,689, based on data from the Lehigh University Graduate Next Destination Report.
MIM graduates pursue a range of professional and educational opportunities after completing the program. Among the 2025 graduating class, 85% were employed, continuing their education, or pursuing volunteer experience. Lehigh provides comprehensive career support throughout the program and after graduation to help students prepare for their next steps.
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