Full-Time MBA Career Outcomes

 

Is an MBA Worth the Investment? Explore the Career Impact of a Top-Ranked Program.

If you’re considering whether an MBA 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 highly ranked full-time MBA program—specifically designed for professionals like you, who wish to either pivot their careers toward a business-related area or accelerate their career growth within their chosen field. Here, you’ll find detailed insights into post-MBA salary growth, career advancement, job titles, industries, and the top companies hiring our graduates. Whether your goal is increased salary, a transition into leadership, or a strategic career shift, this data will help you determine whether an MBA pays off—and how it can position you for long-term success.

2025 Employment Report Data

The data below details the compensation, companies, industries and job functions of the last class of graduates from the Lehigh full-time MBA program. The data is annually accessed via the Lehigh University Graduate Next Destination Report.

 

$120,071 Average Salary | $190,000 Maximum Salary

 

Industries

An analysis of the industries that students from the Lehigh FT-MBA program are joining post-graduation.

37% - Technology
9% - Consulting
9% - Energy
9% - Financial Services
9% - Government
9% - Healthcare
9% - Manufacturing
9% - Real Estate 

 

Functions

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

19% - General Management
18% - Marketing/Sales
18% - Operations/Logistics
9% - Consulting
9% - Data & Analytics 
9% - Finance
9% - Healthcare Services
9% - Information Technology

 

Historical Sample of Top Hiring Companies

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

Axtria
Amazon
BNP Paribas
Charles Schwab Corp.
Clauser Environmental
EFE Laboratories
Fidelity International
Goldman Sachs
Key and V Auto Sales
PwC
Ramp Business Corporation
Sichuan Rongyue Education Tech.
Tradefull
United Nations
Valtris Specialty Chemicals

 

Historical Sample of Position Titles 

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

Assistant, Account Relationship Manager
Associate, Brokerage Service Rep
Associate, Global Markets
Associate, Project Manager
Data Analyst
Director of Business Development
Finance Manager
Financial Systems Consultant
General Manager
Logistician
Operations Manager
Program Analyst
Senior Associate
Senior Consultant
Senior Product Manager

 

Where Full-Time MBA 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% - LinkedIn
33% - Alumni Network
33% - Headhunter/Recruiter
33% - Professional Network
17% - Current/Former Employer
17% - Faculty/Advisor
17% - Handshake
17% - Internet Search
17% - Internship outside of Lehigh
17% - Internship through Lehigh
17% - Personal Network
17% - Professional Conference

 

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