When the world's most selective organizations seek new talent, they turn to Berkeley Haas. The school's key location and deep ties to global firms provides you with the tools and connections you need to launch the next stage of your career.
Top financial institutions, consulting firms, consumer products manufacturers, and technology companies are among those that hire Haas graduates as interns and full-time employees. Employers seek out Berkeley MBA students because they demonstrate not only a mastery of powerful quantitative and management tools, but also a solid understanding of best practices for the changing technological, global, and human dimensions of business.
Our employment report showcases the career trends, hiring trends, and salaries of our most recent graduates.
Full-time Positions
Class of 2021283 Total Number of Students
239 Students Looking for Jobs
215 Students Who Received Offers
211 Students Who Accepted Offers
89.9% Offers Received
88.3% Offers Accepted
1 By three (3) months after graduation. Percentages based on number of students looking for jobs (239).
Compensation
$143,696 Mean Base Annual Salary
$149,000 Median Base Annual Salary
$33,775 Mean Sign-On Bonus
72.1% Received Sign-On Bonus
42.6% Received Stock Options
2 Based on data collected from 197 graduates who reported salary information.
Industries
Technology 34.1%
Consulting 28.4%
Financial Services 12.3%
Health/BioTech/Pharma 6.6%
CPG/Retail 6.2%
Nonprofit/Public Sector 3.3%
Energy 2.8%
Real Estate 1.9%
Other 4.3%
Salary by Industry
Salary by Industry *% Mean Base Annual Salary Median Base Annual Salary Mean Sign-On Bonus** Consulting 28.4% $157,571 $165,000 $31,339 CPG/Retail 6.2% $124,667 $122,500 $26,364 Energy 2.8% $152,833 $137,500 $13,333 Financial Services 12.3% $140,863 $150,000 $39,554 Health/BioTech/Pharma 6.6% $142,485 $135,000 $28,333 Nonprofit/Public Sector 3.3% $119,849 $104,230 I/D Technology 34.1% $141,350 $144,000 $41,427 Real Estate 1.6% $105,000 $115,000 I/D Other 4.3% $125,014 $120,000 $16,337 Grand Total 100.0% $143,696 $149,000 $33,775 *Percentages are of graduates reporting employment information, and excludes sponsored students.
**72.1% of those reporting salaries reported receiving a sign-on bonus. I/D denotes insufficient sample size.
Functions arranged from highest percentage to lowest
Consulting 30.8%
Financial Services 16.6%
Corporate Roles 15.6%
Technical 13.7%
Marketing 10.9%
Operations 5.2%
Rotational Programs/HR 2.4%
Real Estate 1.9%
Other 2.8%
Salary by Function
Salary by Function % Mean Base Annual Salary Median Base Annual Salary Mean Sign-On Bonus** Consulting 30.80% $154,182 $165,000 $30,929 Corporate Roles 15.60% $134,582 $150,000 $30,977 Finance 16.60% $141,055 $149,000 $46,071 Marketing 10.90% $136,810 $130,000 $27,143 Operations 5.20% $135,340 $137,000 $28,000 Real Estate 2.40% $113,750 $115,000 I/D Rotational Programs/HR 2.40% $138,200 $130,000 $25,000 Technical 13.70% $146,621 $144,250 $39,898 Other 2.80% $143,970 $150,000 I/D Grand Total 100.00% $143,696 $149,000 $33,775 *Percentages are of graduates reporting employment information, and excludes sponsored students.
**72.1% of those reporting salaries reported receiving a sign-on bonus. I/D denotes insufficient sample size.
Top employers hired three or more students
- Adobe
- Amazon
- Bain & Company
- Boston Consulting Group
- Deloitte
- EY Parthenon
- LEK
- McKinsey & Company
- Microsoft
- PwC Strategy&
- Samsung
10% of graduates who accepted a job offer by three months after graduation went to work for startups.
See detailed employment report (PDF) for the Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Class of 2021.
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