Newswise — Students in the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Class of 2015 found a highly receptive job market, with offers and compensation both increasing on a year-over-year basis.
According to the new MBA Employment Report, members of the Class of 2015 earned an average base salary of $119,819 and average signing bonus of $29,634.
Reflecting the high demand for Darden MBAs, those figures represent a substantial increase from the average base salary and signing bonus of $112,257 and $29,421, respectively, for the Class of 2014.
“It’s fantastic to see all of the positive momentum involving job success, salaries and career options for our students,” said Chequeta Allen, assistant dean for career development. “At the Career Development Center, we have an exceptionally talented team and an unwavering focus on ensuring that our students are in a position to land the internships, jobs and — ultimately — careers that they want.”
Within three months of graduating, 96 percent of the Class of 2015 had accepted a job offer. In its recent 2016 Global MBA Ranking, Financial Times listed Darden’s placement success rate as No. 6 in the world.
The financial services industry proved to be the most popular industry for graduates, attracting 30%, followed by consulting with 29% and technology with 15%.
The Class of 2016 has followed similar paths in their internship choices, with the fields of financial services, consulting and technology proving to be top choices.
About the University of Virginia Darden School of BusinessThe University of Virginia Darden School of Business delivers the world’s best business education experience to prepare entrepreneurial, global and responsible leaders through its MBA, Ph.D. and Executive Education programs. Darden’s top-ranked faculty is renowned for teaching excellence and advances practical business knowledge through research. Darden was established in 1955 at the University of Virginia, a top public university founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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