Graduate Professional Development
This is what limitless looks like.
The collaborative atmosphere at Eller is truly visible in the professional development opportunities you’ll find at every turn. Together, your faculty, classmates and connections all prepare you to thrive in a rapidly changing business world—whatever the role, whatever the industry. We’ll hatch plans together, then help you chart the course to get there.
89%
of MBA students employed within six months of graduation
$94,848
average salary for MBA graduates
$18,409
average signing bonus for MBA students
Top Master's Recruiting and Hiring Organizations
- AARP
- Accenture
- Amazon
- American Express
- Amadeus
- Bank of America
- Banner Health
- Becton Dickinson
- BMW of North America
- Bourn Companies
- CVS Health
- Deloitte
- El Rio Health
- Equity Methods
- EY
- Freddie Mac
- HealthTrio
- Hexagon Mining
- Insight Global
- Intel Corporation
- Intuit
- Jeppesen
- KPMG
- Markitors
- Micron Technology
- Microsoft
- Nationwide
- Northrup Grumman
- PayPal
- Penumbra
- PowerSchool
- Proctor & Gamble
- PwC
- Raytheon Missile Systems
- Red Hat
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Republic Services
- Roche
- Shamrock Foods
- Solera Health
- SRS Distribution
- Sunquest
- Syneos Health
- Tesla
- T-Mobile USA
- Vantage West Credit Union
- Walmart
- Watermark Retirement Communities
Chasing down a dream job via an MBA and MS MIS from Eller.
Ankita Chaudhari was working at the intersection of business and technology, and she knew a graduate degree was key to moving up. She completed a dual MBA and MS MIS degree in just four semesters, landed a prized internship with PayPal and, to the surprise of no one at Eller, walked away with an excellent full-time job offer.
Professional Development by Graduate Program
Eller MBA
Work with the Eller MBA Professional Development Team, which fosters corporate and alumni connections, networking mixers, information sessions, site visits and experiential learning opportunities, as well as connects you with employers for internships and career opportunities.
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Master of Accounting
A wide range of career resources are within reach for our Master of Accounting students, including corporate events, faculty insight and an annual Meet the Firms attended by 25 major accounting firms.
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Master of Science in Accounting
Through career services, corporate events and our annual career-fair-style Meet the Firms event, Master of Science in Accounting students are already a step ahead in landing the perfect job.
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Master of Science in Finance
Explore a wealth of resources including finance career websites and job-related reading lists for finance and investment banking jobs.
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Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Eller MIS students can work directly with a dedicated career management director for advice, assessment, interview prep, resume and cover letter reviews, and connections to prospective employers.
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Master of Science in Marketing
Our faculty and coaches are well seasoned in the opportunities for our marketing grads. Get connected with the right path, whether it’s in sales, management, market research, social media or anywhere your degree may take you.
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Eller Business Consulting in action.
The Eller Business Consulting program provides a unique opportunity for MIS and MBA student teams to work directly with companies to create high-impact, implementable business solutions.
What can I do with an MBA?
With an Eller MBA under your belt, the possibilities are endless. The truth is that there are MBA career opportunities in every single industry. From technology to consumer products, to finance and even pharmaceuticals, companies are looking for talented individuals with the skills needed to solve business problems and navigate the current business world. MBA graduates are in high demand and often can find a job quickly after graduation, with 86 percent of our graduates employed at 90 days after graduation, which increases to 96 percent at six months.
What jobs can I get with an MBA?
While specific job titles may vary, careers for MBA graduates generally fall into the management realm of business—managing teams and budgets, overseeing projects and analyzing progress and success.
Here are examples of entry level jobs for MBA graduates:
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Product Specialist
- Business Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Project Analyst
- IT Manager
- Marketing Manager
- HR Manager
- Finance Manager
What is the average MBA salary?
According to our 2021 Employment Report, the MBA average salary is $94,848, with an average signing bonus of $18,409. This number can vary by industry, with salaries of recent graduates ranging from $55,000-$125,000. Looking at our own historical data, Product Manager, Product Specialist and Technical Project Analyst are some of the highest paying jobs for MBA graduates, with the highest recorded salaries of $145,000, $125,000 and $120,000 respectively. Our MBA graduates with the highest salaries often move into roles in the consulting services, technology and financial services industries.
Here is a breakdown of average salaries and salary ranges by job function and industry, using data from our 2019 Employment Report:
| Mean Base Salary | median base salary | salary range | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary by Function | Consulting | $107,833 | $110,000 | $85K–125K |
| Finance/Accounting | $74,100 | $71,500 | $55K–99K | |
| MIS | $93,333 | $95,000 | $85K–100K | |
| Marketing/Sales | $83,125 | $76,250 | $55K–125K | |
| Salary by Industry | Consulting Services | $101,667 | $95,000 | $85K–125K |
| Technology | $100,168 | $103,000 | $62K–122K | |
| Services | $76,300 $ | $70,000 | $70K–100K |