2020
MBA Employment Report Where Outstanding Talent Meets Exceptional Opportunity
Employment Full-Time Offers Class of 2020
93
90
93% U.S. Students 91% International Students
90% U.S. Students 89% International Students
$128,162
$34,707
%
Received Offer Within Three Months of Graduation
Average Full-Time Salary 3% Increase from 2019
$129,153 U.S. Students $124,841 International Students
%
Accepted Offer Within Three Months of Graduation
Average Signing Bonus
$31,529 U.S. Students $44,548 International Students
knew Georgetown McDonough was the “ Iright fit when I witnessed the intellectual engagement, curiosity, genuineness, and depth among students and faculty. We all embraced diversity in thought and shared a belief in leveraging an MBA education to serve business and society globally.
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Abra Sitler (MBA’20) Leadership Development Program, Business Insights and Analytics, Bristol Myers Squibb
Estevan Astorga (MBA’20) Senior Consultant, Deloitte GPS Hometown: Rio Rico, Arizona Pre-MBA Career: Community Economic Development Volunteer, Peace Corps (Senegal) McDonough Involvement: Out@MSB, Consortium for Graduate Students in Management, Net Impact, Latin American Business Association, Consulting Club, Black MBA Association Summer Internship: Summer Associate, Deloitte GPS
impact the MBA community “ The had on me when I first began networking with current students made it clear that it would be a place I could easily call home. The peer mentorship helped me navigate through challenging academic coursework, find a meaningful career, and make lifelong friendships. I found my internship through Goergetown McDonough’s diverse alumni network, which eventually turned into a full-time offer at Deloitte’s government and public services practice.
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“ I am grateful for my exposure to a world that I had never imagined before — world-class infrastructure, top-notch faculty, and unbelieveable peers. The Jesuit heritage of Georgetown inspired me not only to pursue academic excellence, but also to promote the development of spiritual and social virtues. ” Kuushagra Mittal (MBA’20) Business Analyst, Amazon
Loretta Richardson (MBA’20) Marketing Communications Manager, Microsoft Hometown: Los Angeles, California Pre-MBA Career: E-Commerce Marketing Specialist, Munchkin, Inc. McDonough Involvement: HoyAlytics, Graduate Marketing Association, Black Student Union, Peer Advisor Summer Internship: Marketing Communications Manager, Microsoft
to business school and as a “ Prior woman of color, I felt I was hitting a glass ceiling. Georgetown McDonough gave me the education, resources, and support I needed to propel my career forward, while also providing a platform to amplify my voice and add value to companies, my community, and the world.
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“ I chose the McDonough School of Business because of the caliber of faculty. I wanted the opportunity to learn from the school’s combination of industry and academic leaders. Their support spans far beyond the inside of a classroom, as they also supported my career goals and were a resource in my transition into finance at Amazon. ”
Tommy Hastings (MBA’20) Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Leadership Development Program, Amazon
Nataly Perkowski (MBA’20) Associate, Wells Fargo Securities, REGAL Steers Center for Global Real “ The Estate at the McDonough School
Hometown: New York, New York Pre-MBA Career: Assistant Vice President, Loan Capital Markets, US Bank McDonough Involvement: Georgetown Women in Business, Georgetown Real Estate Society, Finance Club, Wine Club
of Business has an extensive and extremely engaged alumni network. I was able to gain the industry experience I needed to succeed in real estate and had the opportunity to connect with prominent alumni who are experts in the field.
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Summer Internship: Investment Banking Summer Associate, Wells Fargo Securities, REGAL
Average Base Salary By Industry
By Function 32%
$ 146,999
Consulting
34%
$145,812
Consumer Goods
4%
$ 112,714
Finance/Accounting
26%
$ 121,818
Financial Services
12%
$ 105,917
1%
*
16%
$ 116,348
Operations/Logistics
6%
$ 120,700
Strategic Planning
5%
$ 116,700
Consulting
24%
$ 122,722
General Management
Government
1%
*
Human Resources
Health Care
3%
$113,333
Marketing/Sales
Manufacturing/Transportation/ Energy
5%
$ 110,857
Social Impact/Nonprofit
6%
$ 91,929
Real Estate
6%
$ 107,333
Technology
19%
$ 121,516
Before the pandemic, Georgetown McDonough traditionally placed graduates in the hospitality and entertainment industries and continues to support students interested in these areas.
* To protect student privacy, salary information is only reported for industries or functions with three or more data points.
Top Georgetown MBA Full-Time Employers
Marian Dvorak (MBA’20)
Varun Nair (MBA’20)
Strategy & Operations Lead, Google
Investment Banking Associate, Credit Suisse
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Hometown: Bangalore, India
Pre-MBA Career: Partnerships Development Lead, Oracle Data Cloud
Pre-MBA Career: Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer
Summer Internship: Product Partnerships Intern, Google
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I had the opportunity to travel all over the country, landing interviews with Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Coca-Cola. Georgetown allowed me to explore diverse career paths, unique companies, and different types of roles before confirming that technology was still my passion.
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Summer Internship: Investment Banking Summer Associate, Credit Suisse
Amazon American Express BCG Citigroup Credit Suisse Deloitte EdOps EY Google IBM Microsoft NEXTracker PwC Rios Partners Samsung Securities The Clorox Company Wells Fargo Securities ZS Associates
hope at the start of my “ My MBA journey was to land a fulltime role as a banker in New York, broaden my network, and make lifelong connections. My experience at Georgetown McDonough played a crucial role in helping me achieve each of these goals and more.
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“ I found the accessibility and depth of the Georgetown McDonough alumni network most influential. Hoya alumni always were engaged and willing to help. On the night I received my internship offer, Georgetown alumni from my company were the first to call and congratulate me. ” Michael DeMarseilles (MBA’20) Investment Banking Associate, Deutsche Bank
81
%
Employment Facilitated by School 19% by Graduate
Top Metro Areas Hiring Graduates New York, New York San Francisco, California Seattle, Washington Washington, D.C.
Internships Class of 2021
$7,894 Average Monthly Cash Compensation 3% Increase from 2019
99
%
Students Seeking an Internship Who Received One 80% Paid Internships
$8,178 U.S. Students $7,091 International Students
82
%
Internships Facilitated by School 18% by Graduate
Percent of Class by Function Consulting
24%
Finance/Accounting
33%
General Management
12%
Human Resources
1%
Information Technology
1%
Marketing/Sales
15%
Operations/Logistics
7%
Strategic Planning
7%
“ Georgetown McDonough
effectively prepares its students for the workforce through engaging coursework, challenging projects, and real-world experiences. I utilized these skills during my internship with PepsiCo, and I found that my time at Georgetown has absolutely paid off! ”
Lydia Kickham-Dawes (MBA’21) MBA Global Procurement Intern, PepsiCo
Top MBA Intern Employers
Soren Rose (MBA’21) MBA Intern, Strategy, KPMG Advisory Hometown: Summit, New Jersey Pre-MBA Career: Commissioned Officer, U.S. Coast Guard McDonough Involvement: McDonough Military Association (vice president of Career), Community Standards Board, Consulting Club
Georgetown MBA Career Center has your back from your first day, all “ The the way through your recruiting journey. It was inspiring to have career and peer advisors that always were ready to offer feedback and guidance on next steps or new ideas as I explored a variety of career opportunities.
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Amazon American Express Ashoka Barclays BCG Citigroup Cognizant Exelon Corporation EY Google Greenspring Associates Johnson & Johnson JPMorgan Chase Navy Federal Credit Union Nestlé USA PwC Rothschild Top Score Education U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
“ I decided to pivot from a career in public relations to venture capital, which was largely due to my experience at Georgetown. Had it not been for the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club, I wouldn’t have been exposed to that world as a potential career path. ”
Natalie Poston (MBA’21) Associate Venture Fellow, Greenspring Associates
Ricardo Rendon Cepeda (MBA’21) Corporate Partnerships Intern, Ashoka Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Pre-MBA Career: Senior Software Engineering Author, Apple McDonough Involvement: Net Impact, Business for Impact, Graduate Research Assistant (Operations)
Georgetown MBA program has “ The given me plenty of stories to highlight in my job applications, such as creating a financial model for coffee growers in Tanzania and analyzing the applications of blockchain in the Pacific Ocean tuna industry. Thanks to Georgetown, I understand a lot more about how the global economy works and how business plays a key role in such an interconnected world.
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MBA Career Center Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 285 37th and O Streets, NW Washington, DC 20057 mbacareercenter@georgetown.edu (202) 687-3741
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