MPS Employment Data 2022
See how an MPS from Cornell drives your potential earnings and career opportunities. The data below details the compensation, industry sectors, job functions, locations, and employers of recent graduates.
*The reporting knowledge rate for the class of 2022 is 50.5%, which is lower than the MBACSEA Specialty Masters Reporting Standards minimum requirement of 75%
Full-time job offers and acceptances
The MPS in Applied Economics and Management (AEM) class of 2022 included 101 graduates. The figures below represent data reported by 2022 MPS AEM graduates who were seeking full-time employment.
84%
RECEIVED OFFERS
within six months of graduation
81%
ACCEPTED OFFERS
within six months of graduation
Average base salary and signing bonus data
The MPS in AEM class of 2022 received an average base salary of $67,054 and an average signing bonus of $13,613. A breakout of US-based vs. non-US-based average base salary and average signing bonus is included below.
$104,500
Average Base Salary
US-based jobs
$19,500
Average Signing Bonus
US-based jobs
$41,107
Average Base Salary
Non-US-based jobs
$7,270
Average Signing Bonus
Non-US-based jobs
$67,054
Average Base Salary
class of 2022 graduates
$13,613
Average signing bonus
class of 2022 graduates
Average base salary by industry
A third of the class of 2022 is employed in the financial services industry. The consulting industry makes up a fifth of the class and technology rounds out the top three industries for MPS in Management graduates.
| Industry | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $86,778 | $90,000 | $32,000-$200,000 | 38% |
| Consulting | $74,167 | $82,500 | $25,000-$125,000 | 22% |
| Technology | $34,500 | $33,000 | $25,000-$47,000 | 19% |
| Other* | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21% |
*Other includes: accounting services, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, healthcare/pharma
N/A: less than three data points (needed to maintain anonymity)
Average Base Salary by Job Function
The majority of MPS in Management graduates—two-thirds of the class—are split between consulting and finance functions. In addition, another 15 percent go into marketing/sales roles.
| Job Function | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percentage Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | $76,286 | $85,000 | $32,000-$125,000 | 30% |
| Finance | $84,167 | $92,500 | $50,000-$110,000 | 30% |
| Marketing/Sales | $36,375 | $27,750 | $25,000-$65,000 | 15% |
| Other* | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25% |
*Other includes: accounting, data/analytics, and general management
Average Base Salary by Location
Over half the class of 2022 accepted jobs in Asia with the remainder of the class accepting jobs in North America.
| World Region | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | $41,108 | $36,000 | $20,000-$110,000 | 62% |
| North America | $104,500 | $92,500 | $65,000-$200,000 | 38% |
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