Employment Statistics | 2005

Overview

The 2004-2005 MBA recruiting year was one of transition. The job market picked up enough for everyone to notice. The number of opportunities and offers received by students increased and the competition for MBAs was noted by all.

Three months after graduation, 95% of the Kellogg School of Management's class of 2005 had reported having received an offer. We have not seen a number like this in a long while. This was the best indicator that the market was improving. Likewise, the Kellogg School's class of 2006 was at almost 100% in intern placement for this past summer.

As you review the data on the Kellogg School of Management's class of 2005 and 2006, you will find that our full-time Consulting numbers grew to 32% and Investment Banking to 11%. Both industries experienced a significant increase in hires over the year prior.

In terms of job functions, we saw Consulting at 36% and Product Management at 12% as the top two job areas for graduates.

Kellogg students continue to find opportunities in many locations throughout the U.S. and overseas. Almost 17% of the class of 2005 took positions outside of the United States; this is an increase of 2% from the year prior. In addition, we saw 16% of the class head to the West Coast.

We continue to be pleased with the diversity of opportunities our students pursue and with the success they find upon graduation. We look forward to continuing to develop our relationship with your organization in the coming year and providing a positive experience for you and Kellogg students.

From all of us at the Kellogg School of Management, thank you for the support you and your organization have provided to us.

Roxanne Hori
Assistant Dean and Director, Career Management Center
Kellogg School of Management
Northwestern University