2023 MPS Applied Economics and Management Employment Data
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 data in this report represents graduate outcomes for the graduating classes of 2022 and 2023.
Full-Time Job Offers and Acceptances
The figures below represent the job offers and acceptances of MPS in Applied Economics and Management (AEM) graduates who were actively seeking full-time employment opportunities.
76%
Received Offers
within six months of graduation
71%
Accepted Offers
within six months of graduation
Average base salary and signing bonus data
The compensation data for the MPS in AEM classes of 2022 and 2023 includes average base salary and average signing bonuses. The breakouts illustrate the differences between jobs located in the US compared to jobs located outside the US.
$87,582
Average Base Salary
US-based jobs
$13,083
Average Signing Bonus
US-based jobs
$41,502
Average Base Salary
Non-US-based jobs
$5,757
Average Signing Bonus
Non-US-based jobs
Average base salary by industry
Almost half of the graduates are employed in the financial services industry, followed by consulting and technology industries to round out the top three industries.
| Industry | Average Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $78,798 | $28,800-$200,000 | 45% |
| Consulting | $57,996 | $17,000-$125,000 | 16% |
| Technology | $41,586 | $25,000-$55,100 | 14% |
| Other* | N/A | N/A | 25% |
*Other includes: accounting services, advertising/public relations, consumer packaged goods, energy/utilities, healthcare, law, manufacturing, retail, and transportation/logistics
N/A: less than three data points (needed to maintain anonymity)
Average Base Salary by Job Function
The top five job functions for MPS in Management graduates are: finance, consulting, marketing, general management and data analytics.
| Job Function | Average Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $75,400 | $20,000-$115,000 | 35% |
| Consulting | $59,397 | $17,000-$125,000 | 25% |
| Marketing | $44,722 | $25,000-$67,000 | 17% |
| General Management | $46,690 | $41,900-$55,100 | 6% |
| Data Analytics | $64,333 | $36,000-$115,000 | 5% |
| Other* | N/A | N/A | 11% |
*Other includes: accounting, economic analysis/research, operations/logistics, and other
**Does not total to 100% due to rounding
Average Base Salary by Location
The majority of graduates in 2022 and 2023 accepted jobs in Asia and North America.
| World Region | Average Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | $40,248 | $17,000-$110,000 | 53% |
| North America | $87,582 | $28,800-$200,000 | 44% |
| European Free Trade Zone | N/A | N/A | 3% |
Top Employers
The list below represents the top companies that hired MPS in AEM graduates in 2022 and 2023 for full-time positions.
