Success After Dyson: Salary and Employment Outcomes

Students at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management are prepared to enter—and excel in—applied economics and management (AEM) careers immediately after graduation. Of the 260 members of the 2025 graduating class, 204 sought full-time employment; 93% of them received full-time job offers, and 93% accepted offers within four months of graduation.

204

2025 GRADUATES

were seeking full-time employment

93%

Received Offers

within four months of graduation

93%

Accepted Offers

within four months of graduation


$100,000

Median Base Salary

Applied Economics and Management Salary Details for Recent Dyson Graduates

Dyson’s undergraduate class of 2025 reported a median base salary of $100,000. 

Graduates authorized to work in the US earned the same median base salary as the class, while non-US-work-authorized graduates earned slightly more at $110,000.

$100,000

MEDIAN BASE SALARY

Class of 2025

$100,000

MEDIAN BASE SALARY

US Work Authorized

$110,000

MEDIAN BASE SALARY

Non-US Work Authorized

A Supplement to Your Post-Dyson Salary: Average Bonuses

Stepping into their first applied economics jobs after graduation, many Dyson students received signing and relocation incentives, collectively reported as combined bonus.

The median combined bonus for Dyson’s 2025 graduates was $10,000. There was no difference between the median combined bonus for US work authorized and non-US work authorized graduates.

$10,000

MEDIAN COMBINED BONUS

Class of 2025

$10,000

MEDIAN COMBINED BONUS

US Work Authorized

$10,000

MEDIAN COMBINED BONUS

Non-US Work Authorized


Alumni Perspective: Prepared to Do Business for Good

Our alumni share how their Cornell Dyson experience prepared them for success, from their first undergraduate business jobs out of college and as they grew professionally throughout their AEM career.

Headshot of Ari Salsberg '25.

“Dyson has been the foundation for my growth, offering academic rigor and a collaborative environment where peers and mentors have continuously pushed me to excel. One defining experience was my Grand Challenges project with a large international hedge fund, where my team helped improve their CSR and giving programs—an opportunity that perfectly blended my interest in finance with creating a positive impact. As I now pursue a career in financial services, I feel exceptionally well-prepared thanks to Dyson’s hands-on learning, exposure to real-world challenges, and the support network that has helped me build confidence, adaptability, and purpose.”

—Ari Salsberg ’25


Average Base Salary and Distribution by Industry

Dyson graduates begin their AEM careers in an array of fields, including financial services, consulting, technology, and real estate. The table below lists the industries and salaries of the class of 2025.

IndustryAverage
Base Salary
Median
Base Salary
Percent
Employed*
Financial Services$101,844$110,00071%
Consulting$94,857$95,00015%
Technology$83,400$75,0004%
Real EstateN/AN/A3%
Energy/UtilitiesN/AN/A2%
Advertising/Public RelationsN/AN/A1%
Consumer Packaged GoodsN/AN/A1%
Law/LegalN/AN/A1%
Media/EntertainmentN/AN/A1%
Other**N/AN/A2%

*Does not total to 100% due to rounding

**Other includes: Healthcare/pharma, manufacturing, and transportation/logistics

N/A: less than 3 data points available (necessary to maintain student anonymity)


Average Base Salary and Distribution by Job Function

Within these broader industries, Dyson graduates land a variety of jobs functions. Detailed job functions and roles held by the undergraduate class of 2025 are broken out below:

Job FunctionAverage
Base Salary
Median
Base Salary
Percent
Employed*
Finance$101,907$110,00066%
Consulting$97,458$97,50018%
General Management$91,167$90,0006%
Marketing/Sales$61,250$62,5005%
Data/AnalyticsN/AN/A2%
Information TechnologyN/AN/A2%
Other**N/AN/A2%

**Other includes: Human resources and legal


A woman in business attire holding a briefcase checks her phone in a metropolitan area.

By the Numbers: Finance Functions Lead the Way

Over two-thirds of the class of 2025 took business jobs in finance-related functions after graduation; salary data for this group is broken down further by sub-sector in the table below. Investment banking is the highest-earning finance area for this subset of graduates, as well as employing the most 2025 graduates.

Detailed
Finance Function
Average
Base Salary
Median
Base Salary
Percent
Employed
Investment Banking/Brokerage$106,900$110,00033%
Diversified Financial Services$97,735$100,00023%
Asset Management$97,417$92,5007%
Accounting/Auditing$91,857$90,0005%
Venture Capital/Private Equity$118,333$100,0002%
Commercial BankingN/AN/A1%

Average Employment and Base Salary by US Region

Almost the entire Dyson class of 2025 graduates live and work in the United States. The Northeast region claims the largest percentage of recent alumni, employing over three-quarters of the class. The West region paid the highest salaries.

This table highlights the full distribution of employed Dyson class of 2025 graduates across the nation, including the typical management/applied economics salary range.

North America
Region
Average
Base Salary
Median
Base Salary
Region
Percentage*
Northeast$100,596$110,00077%
Mid-Atlantic$96,909$106,0007%
West$115,000$110,0005%
South$96,714$95,0004%
Midwest$87,400$83,0003%
Southwest$87,250$85,0003%

Top Employers: Where You Can Go with a Dyson Business Degree

You’ll find Dyson alumni launching their careers with some of the most recognizable names in financial services, technology, and consulting. Here’s a look at the top employers for the class of 2025:

  • Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
  • Barclays
  • Blackstone Group LP
  • Bloomberg LP
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Capital One Financial Corporation
  • Citi
  • EY (Ernst & Young)
  • Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
  • Jefferies Group
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Morgan Stanley
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • Wells Fargo & Company

The Demand of a Dyson Degree: What Recruiters Are Saying

Recruiters for the nation’s (and the world’s) top companies keep a keen eye on rising Dyson seniors and soon-to-be grads. In fact, most AEM students get job offers before they even walk across the stage at commencement.

SC Johnson logo.

“We find that Dyson offers a strong, collaborative experience for students, one that aligns well with SC Johnson’s company ethos. The experience and knowledge from these diverse-background students drive our undergraduate finance internship program, working on impactful projects, and lead to beginning a successful finance career within our Finance Rotation Program.” –Travis Whitcomb, Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, SC Johnson


Admissions Overview: How to Apply to Cornell Dyson

With a Cornell Dyson applied economics degree, salary potential and career possibilities are strong. If you’re interested in AEM jobs or want to see if Dyson is right for you, we invite you to learn more about our admissions requirements and application process.

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The Dyson salary and employment outcomes data are clear; year after year, our newly minted class of AEM graduates find rewarding, well-paying applied economics and management jobs around the country and abroad.