Professional MBA Career Highlights 2023
2023 Professional MBA Employment Report
The Rice MBA continues to deliver exceptional results for our students and graduates, who consistently demonstrate resilience and fortitude in their job search. Our graduates accept positions in a wide range of industries and job functions, including many who secure promotions and pivot to different companies.
average starting salary
accepted a new role at a new company
received a promotion
Lifelong Career Support
As a Professional MBA student, we recognize your career path is unique. Our Career Development Office (CDO) will work closely with you to tailor a strategy that aligns with your goals. You’ll benefit from personalized advising, workshops, networking events and direct connections with employers. Throughout your program and beyond, our CDO team will offer guidance and help you network with top employers in consulting, financial services, energy and technology. Whether you’re advancing or shifting your career, we’re here to support you.
Function | Start of MBA | Four Months Post MBA | ||||
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Number | Percent | Number | Percent | |||
Accounting | 6 | 4.8% | 3 | 2% | ||
Business/Data Analytics | 4 | 3.2% | 5 | 3.3% | ||
Consulting | 9 | 7.1% | 33 | 21.7% | ||
Finance | 16 | 12.7% | 35 | 23% | ||
General Management | 5 | 4% | 7 | 4.6% | ||
Information Technology | 0 | 0% | 1 | 0.7% | ||
Marketing/Sales | 10 | 7.9% | 12 | 7.9% | ||
Operations/Logistics | 18 | 14.3% | 26 | 17.1% | ||
Other | 42 | 33.3% | 30 | 19.7% |
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