The undergraduate program outcomes for our students don’t lie. A business major average salary after college can vary widely but when you leave Babson, you emerge as a top candidate in the eyes of employers from all areas of today’s global economy. And the Babson average starting salary is proof. This is thanks to the strong undergraduate business program, hands-on projects, institutional support and resources, and real-world experience you will have under your belt.
But, don’t take our word for it. The success of our over 44,000 alumni speaks for itself. The Class of 2023 undergraduate employment stats, not to mention the Babson average starting salary for our college graduates, show just how ahead of the pack our students are when they graduate with a bachelor of business administration from one of the best business schools in the country.
Babson is the leader in entrepreneurial education and we pride ourselves on having one of the highest graduation and retention rates in higher education. Our four- and six-year undergraduate graduation rates (94%) and undergraduate first-to-second year retention rate (95%) are higher than the reported national average (62%) from the National Student Clearinghouse. These numbers are a testament to our curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and resources for physical and mental health, as well as career success.
median salary for Babson alumni with 0 to 5 years of experience
average annual starting salary for class of 2023*
of students had at least one internship while at Babson
employed, continuing education, or involved in volunteer, military, or service programs**
The Babson Class of 2023 started their post-grad careers with the highest starting salary ever only six months after graduating. Learn more about how the Babson curriculum, hands-on learning opportunities, and the award-winning Babson career center resources play a part in a Babson student's success.
Our students do it all, across industries and disciplines. You will find our alums as owners of their own financial businesses, as accountants for non-profits, as supply chain analysts for the fashion industry, and as project managers at agencies and large corporations (to name a few!).
Below is just a sampling of where our graduates have landed.
| Graduates by Industry | |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 33.6% |
| Technology/Information Services | 11.5% |
| Consulting | 8.2% |
| Real Estate | 7.0% |
| Accounting | 5.4% |
| Retail/Apparel/Fashion | 4.8% |
| Consumer Products | 3.8% |
| Industrial Products Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| Entertainment/Media/Sports | 3.2% |
| Marketing/Advertising/PR | 2.8% |
| Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma | 2.4% |
| Non-Profit/Education/Social Organizations | 2.4% |
| CPG/Food and Beverage | 2.0% |
| ADDITIONAL INDUSTRIES
Aerospace/Aviation/Defense, Agriculture, Construction/Facilities, Government/Military, Health/Wellness/Fitness, Hospitality, HR/Staffing/Recruiting, Legal Services, Logistics/Transportation/Supply Chain, The Arts, Utilities/Oil/Energy |
9.1% (≤2.0% each) |
| Graduates by Function | |
|---|---|
| Finance | 27.8% |
| Consulting | 9.9% |
| Business Development/Sales | 8.7% |
| Marketing | 7.6% |
| Entrepreneurship | 7.0% |
| Business Analytics | 6.4% |
| Accounting | 5.0% |
| General Management | 4.0% |
| Operations | 4.0% |
| Customer Service/Client Services | 2.6% |
| Project Management | 2.0% |
| ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Human Resources/Recruiting, IT, Legal, Logistics, Market Research, Merchandising, Product Management, Real Estate, Rotational/Leadership Program, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management |
14.9% (≤2.0% each) |
| Average Salaries By Industry | |
|---|---|
| Accounting | $76,807 |
| Construction/Facilities | $69,333 |
| Consulting | $81,622 |
| Consumer Products | $72,375 |
| CPG/Food and Beverage | $64,000 |
| Education/Non Profit/Social Organizations | $54,167 |
| Entertainment/Media/Sports | $61,196 |
| Financial Services | $82,280 |
| Government/Military | $59,824 |
| Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma | $75,273 |
| Hospitality | $55,667 |
| HR/Staffing/Recruiting | $47,500 |
| Industrial Products Manufacturing | $66,337 |
| Legal Services | $59,333 |
| Logistics/Transportation/Supply Chain | $75,333 |
| Marketing/Advertising/PR | $53,500 |
| Real Estate | $70,200 |
| Retail/Apparel/Fashion | $64,787 |
| Technology/Information Services | $76,852 |
| Utilities/Oil/Energy | $71,250 |
| Graduates By Employer Size | |
|---|---|
| 5,001+ employees | 43% |
| 501–5,000 employees | 18% |
| 51–500 employees | 16% |
| 11–50 employees | 11% |
| 1–10 employees | 12% |
| Graduates By Job Location | |
|---|---|
| Northeast | 60% |
| South | 13% |
| West | 12% |
| Midwest | 3% |
| Outside USA | 12% |
Our students land at a breadth of places post-grad. Below is just a sampling of graduate schools and companies that hire recent college graduates from Babson's undergraduate business program.
Babson College
Boston College
Boston University
Brooklyn Law School
Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Duke University
EHL Hospitality Business School
Georgetown University
IE University (MM)
Johns Hopkins University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Pratt Institute
Seton Hall University
St. John's University School of Law
St. Thomas University
Stockholm School of Economics
Syracuse University
University of California, Berkeley
University of Central Florida
University of Chicago
University of Michigan
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Austin
University of the Arts London
Yale University
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A Babson undergraduate education is a roadmap where you choose the destination. Read the Class of 2023 Outcomes Report and see where your fellow students have gone with theirs.
Read the ReportIt doesn’t matter what industries graduates are working in or where you want to go. Whatever your next step is, your entrepreneurial leadership mindset will get you there. Our curriculum, with its unique blend of business and liberal arts and sciences courses and more than 20 concentrations to choose from, prepares our students to be the critical thinkers and thought-starters the future needs and employers want. And, our Undergraduate Center for Career Development team and resources are here to support and help connect you to internships and externships, professional networks, and employment opportunities to enhance that experience.
When I think about my career, I think about two courses: Foundations of Management and Organizational Behavior. I’ve realized that while the work I do is important, so is how you work with people.
– U.S. News & World Report, 28 consecutive times
