Finance leads graduate job functions
Finance makes up almost two-thirds of the class’ job function. We break out all the finance job functions in a second detailed table.
Applied Economics and Management Employment Statistics
Benefits of a Degree in Applied Economics and Management
Curious about your employment and salary potential with an undergraduate AEM degree? The Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management prepares students to succeed in the competitive job market of the future.
Each year, we survey our newest graduates and report on their career outcomes. Employment statistics detailing the salaries, locations, companies, industry sectors, and job functions of our most recent AEM program graduates are below.
Full-time Employment Outcomes for Applied Economics and Management Majors
Dyson’s undergraduate class of 2021 included 183 graduates with 154 seeking full-time employment. Of these, 97 percent received full-time employment offers and 97 percent accepted offers within four months of graduation. The figures below represent information for Dyson graduates who accepted full-time job offers.
Average Base Salary and Bonus
$79,777
AVERAGE BASE SALARY
The Dyson class of 2021 bachelor of science graduates received an average base salary of $79,777. US work authorized graduates earned slightly less than the average at $79,433 while non-US work authorized graduates earned almost 9% more at $86,800.
Average Bonus
The salary bonuses received by 2021 Dyson graduates included signing and relocation bonuses. The average combined bonus was $11,038, a 16 percent increase over the prior year’s class. US work authorized graduates earned slightly more than the average at $11,071 while non-US work authorized graduates earned slightly less than the average at $10,000.
$11,038
AVERAGE COMBINED BONUS
for the class of 2021
16%
BONUS INCREASE
over the class of 2020
Average Base Salary and Distribution by Industry
Students who graduate from Dyson work in various industries, from financial services and consulting to real estate and accounting. The table below shows the average base salary by industry for the class of 2021.
| Industry | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $83,152 | $85,000 | $41,600 - $120,000 | 57% |
| Consulting | $81,885 | $85,000 | $64,000 - $90,000 | 12% |
| Technology | $81,218 | $77,500 | $60,000 - $131,028 | 8% |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | $65,375 | $63,250 | $60,000 - $75,000 | 5% |
| Real Estate | $85,000 | $86,000 | $78,000 - $90,000 | 4% |
| Accounting Services | $62,000 | $63,000 | $54,000 - $68,000 | 3% |
| Other* | $69,286 | $67,500 | $40,000 - $90,000 | 10% |
*Other includes: Advertising/PR, agribusiness, education, energy/utilities, healthcare/pharma, manufacturing, media/entertainment, nonprofit, retail, and transportation/logistics
Average Base Salary and Distribution by Job Function
Students who graduate from Dyson pursue careers in finance, consulting, and a variety of other job functions. The table below shows the average base salary by job function held by AEM graduates from the class of 2021.
| Function | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $83,897 | $85,000 | $41,600 - $120,000 | 61% |
| Consulting | $82,321 | $85,000 | $64,000 - $90,000 | 14% |
| Marketing/Sales | $63,500 | $64,000 | $50,000 - $75,000 | 8% |
| Accounting | $62,000 | $63,000 | $54,000 - $68,000 | 4% |
| General Management | $92,507 | $84,500 | $70,000 - $131,028 | 4% |
| Operations/Logistics | $61,900 | $60,000 | $52,000 - $84,000 | 4% |
| Other* | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5% |
*Other includes: Data/analytics, economic analysis/research, and HR
N/A: less than 3 data points available (necessary to maintain student anonymity)
Average Base Salary and Distribution by Finance Job Function
| Detailed Finance Job Function | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percentage Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking | $90,294 | $85,000 | $75,000 - $120,000 | 33% |
| Financial Analysis | $76,071 | $80,000 | $53,000 - $90,000 | 6% |
| Asset Management | $72,767 | $77,500 | $41,600 - $90,000 | 5% |
| Private Equity | $87,333 | $87,000 | $85,000 - $90,000 | 4% |
| Real Estate Development | $77,000 | $76,500 | $75,000 - $80,000 | 3% |
| Sales and Trading | $81,250 | $85,000 | $70,000 - $85,000 | 3% |
| Corporate/Managerial | $82,333 | $80,000 | $80,000 - $87,000 | 2% |
| Finance - Other* | $73,333 | $70,000 | $70,000 - $85,000 | 5% |
*Other includes: Lending/relationship management, private wealth management, risk management, and venture capital
Average Base Salary by US Region
Almost all of our graduates stay and work in the US with the Northeast region employing almost three-quarters of the entire class.
The Northeast region also has the highest average base salary at $83,592. The West region has the second-highest average base salary at $75,557. The table below shows the full distribution of employed Dyson graduates across the country.
Average Base Salary by US Region
| North America Region | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $83,592 | $85,000 | $60,000 - $120,000 | 72% |
| West | $75,557 | $77,500 | $41,600 - $131,028 | 9% |
| Mid-Atlantic | $69,313 | $70,750 | $52,000 - $88,000 | 7% |
| Midwest | $54,833 | $53,000 | $50,000 - $61,500 | 4% |
| South | $68,800 | $75,000 | $54,000 - $75,000 | 4% |
| Southwest | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2% |
| Country | Percent Employed |
|---|---|
| United States | 98% |
| India | 1% |
| United Kingdom | 1% |
Class of 2021 Top Employers
Applied Economics and Management graduates from Dyson often apply to some of the most competitive jobs in their industries. The following companies and organizations were the top hiring employers for 2021 Dyson graduates seeking full-time jobs.
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