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Careers for MBA Graduates

Looking to increase your career potential and salary? Earning an MBA is the ideal next step for you. The average base salary and compensation increase for MBA graduates may be as high as $20,000 per year.1 An MBA is also often listed as a requirement for higher-level positions, and those leadership positions typically carry desirable salaries.

In addition to a positive impact on title and salary, MBA-holders can also benefit from a strong career outlook for business jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the addition of around 715,100 new businesses and finance jobs through 2031.2

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MBA Career Outlook by the Numbers

92%
of corporate recruiters expect to hire new MBA grads3
95%
of staffing firms expect to hire new MBAs3
22-40%
higher starting salaries for MBAs than bachelor's degree holders3
87%
of corporate recruiters are confident in an MBA education3

Jobs for MBA Graduates

Corporate recruiters project that MBA graduates can expect a median base salary of $115,000.3 Overall, salaries will vary by location and industry. Earning a specialized MBA degree will further enhance your salary outlook, as choosing a focused MBA will allow you to take on roles that require specific skill sets.

Use the arrows to navigate through a sampling of the roles you can pursue with one of the specialized online MBA degrees from MSOE. Salaries shown below were taken from Glassdoor as of January 2023, and reflect the average base salary for each position. Total pay displayed on Glassdoor may include cash bonus, commission, tips and profit sharing.

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Practice Analyst
Average Base Salary: $87,7664

Practice analysts are responsible for researching, analyzing and reporting on trends relevant to their place of employment. They use data to create actionable strategies for businesses. This type of role can be found across industries. An MBA is a preferred degree for this role, with a further specialization in analytics, mathematics or another related area of study.

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Practice Analyst
Average Base Salary: $87,7664

Practice analysts are responsible for researching, analyzing and reporting on trends relevant to their place of employment. They use data to create actionable strategies for businesses. This type of role can be found across industries. An MBA is a preferred degree for this role, with a further specialization in analytics, mathematics or another related area of study.

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High School Principal
Average Base Salary: $100,7945

Principals manage the administrative aspects of the school environment, providing leadership and guidance on finances and department funding, curriculum, staff performance, and much more. Professionals in this role benefit from having a firm grasp of both education and business. Pay for this role will vary by location and school district.
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High School Principal
Average Base Salary: $100,7945

Principals manage the administrative aspects of the school environment, providing leadership and guidance on finances and department funding, curriculum, staff performance, and much more. Professionals in this role benefit from having a firm grasp of both education and business. Pay for this role will vary by location and school district.
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Senior Business Operations Manager
Average Base Salary: $94,6516

Business operations managers create and execute strategic business plans. They collect from departments across a company and perform cost-benefit analyses of internal programs. An advanced degree in business is typically required for senior positions, as success in this role requires a firm grasp of concepts learned on the job and taught in an MBA program.

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Senior Business Operations Manager
Average Base Salary: $94,6516

Business operations managers create and execute strategic business plans. They collect from departments across a company and perform cost-benefit analyses of internal programs. An advanced degree in business is typically required for senior positions, as success in this role requires a firm grasp of concepts learned on the job and taught in an MBA program.

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Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Average Base Salary: $80,8077

Supply chain analysts work with data sets to maintain and improve supply chain systems. They promote supply chain management, working with people and systems as they support and execute large-scale projects. They monitor product stock and negotiate purchases from outside a company as needed and are often responsible for negotiating pricing.

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Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Average Base Salary: $80,8077

Supply chain analysts work with data sets to maintain and improve supply chain systems. They promote supply chain management, working with people and systems as they support and execute large-scale projects. They monitor product stock and negotiate purchases from outside a company as needed and are often responsible for negotiating pricing.

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Product Manager
Average Base Salary: $102,2208

Product managers are responsible for the oversight of product development and product improvement. They create strategies around a product or product line to effectively communicate the value of the product to both the business and the consumer. They are the leaders for any new product launch. Clear communication is an essential skill for any professional in this position.

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Product Manager
Average Base Salary: $102,2208

Product managers are responsible for the oversight of product development and product improvement. They create strategies around a product or product line to effectively communicate the value of the product to both the business and the consumer. They are the leaders for any new product launch. Clear communication is an essential skill for any professional in this position.

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Chief Operations Officer
Average Base Salary: $156,3579

A chief operations officer sits in the C-suite with other top executives at a company. The operations officer, as evident in the title, is responsible for the operations of a business. They manage people, budgets and core operations, and they ensure project delivery and oversee company strategy. An MBA or related graduate degree is typically required for anyone looking to fill this role.

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Chief Operations Officer
Average Base Salary: $156,3579

A chief operations officer sits in the C-suite with other top executives at a company. The operations officer, as evident in the title, is responsible for the operations of a business. They manage people, budgets and core operations, and they ensure project delivery and oversee company strategy. An MBA or related graduate degree is typically required for anyone looking to fill this role.

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Employment for MSOE Graduates

Wisconsin is a growing hub for technical innovation, with the city of Milwaukee at the center of manufacturing. MSOE is also at the center of this hub for job placement. Holding a stellar reputation with employers, leading Wisconsin companies come to MSOE to upskill their employers or to hire our graduates. In fact, Milwaukee Tool is the #1 employer of MSOE grads.

Milwaukee Tool
Direct Supply
GE Healthcare
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Komatsu
Johnson Controls
Melissa M.

“MSOE helped me find what I was looking for and was able to provide that within the business analytics courses. The analytics program still covers the base MBA principles, but then you take the next step on top of that into more of the analytics side of the world. I’m very happy where I am today—excited to finally have my full-time position driving those patient-facing opportunities and still being able to be a little bit of a data geek.”

Melissa M., MBA in Advanced Business Strategy Using AI and Analytics, ’20
Manager of Practice Analytics, Medical College of Wisconsin

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Curriculum

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Admissions Dates and Deadlines

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Application Deadline
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Spring 2024
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Term Start
January 21
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