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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 MiM program are joining post-graduation.
20% - Healthcare
20% - Non-Profit
20% - Real Estate
20% - Technology
20% - Transportation & Logistics
Functions
An analysis of the functions within an organization that students from the Lehigh MIM program are performing post-graduation.
40% - General Management
20% - Consulting
20% - Operations/Logistics
20% - Research (R&D)
Historical Sample of Top Hiring Companies
Below are the companies that students from the Lehigh MiM program are joining post-graduation.
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
Historical Sample of Position Titles
Below are the position titles that students from the Lehigh MiM program are holding post-graduation.
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 Associate
Sales Representative
Virtual Engagement Associate
Where MiM 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% - Search Engine
67% - LinkedIn
33% - Current/Former Employer
33% - Faculty/Advisor
33% - Handshake
33% - Job Fair/On-Campus Interviews
33% - Personal Network
Alumni Career Paths Examples
Learn about our alumni.
Raymond T., MS in Management Alum
Before Lehigh MS in Management
Electrical Engineer Lehigh University undergraduate working part-time as an Intern at a Large Multi-national Missiles & Defense Company.
After Lehigh MS in Management
Program Manager at a small private sector Aerospace and Defense firm, responsible for managing program cost, schedule, quality, and resource allocation, in addition to managing customer relationship, bidding, and contract/new business capture.
Holly R., MS in Management Alum
Before Lehigh MS in Management
International Relations and French Lehigh University undergraduate with internships spanning a Fortune 500 company working as an internal consultant and a small non-governmental organization (NGO) working in global youth development.
After Lehigh MS in Management
Business Development for a multinational Renewable Energy company in a global rotational program with the first year in the United States and second year in Denmark.
Kamilah V., MS in Management Alum
Before Lehigh MS in Management
Psychology and Health, Medicine & Society Lehigh University undergraduate working at a Private Charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communities.
After Lehigh MS in Management
Analyst on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team at a Global Investment Firm, working closely with employee affinity networks and managing logistics to support the development and global implementation of diversity initiatives.
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