Stanford GSB’s Class of 2024 took a thoughtful approach to launching their post-MBA careers with opportunities aligned with their long-term goals. This year saw an increase in students going into Private Equity, Investment Management and Investment Banking, as well as into smaller sectors for the GSB such as Energy, Government, Health Care and Media/Entertainment. Median base salary increased slightly year-over-year, and the median bonus remained strong and in line with previous years.
Of the graduates continuing their job search as of three months after graduation, some have received job offers that they elected not to accept, reflecting their careful approach to considering offers that align with their values and interests, and where they believe they can make an impact.
Interest in entrepreneurship remains high, with a significant increase in graduates pursuing search funds. This continuing trend underscores the strength of the GSB ecosystem, from academic courses to investor interest in early-stage ventures, and search fund opportunities.
New York is emerging as an increasingly popular destination for GSB grads, particularly with those who have accepted jobs in the finance, health care, and technology sectors. Latin America remains the most common destination for those accepting jobs internationally.
Students in the MBA Class of 2025 explored a diverse range of industries over the summer. Finance remains the largest industry for internships, with an increase in the percentage of internships in Private Equity and Investment Management. Technology remains the second largest sector. For the first time Health Care came in as the third largest sector, followed by Consulting.
