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Class of 2008 Full-Time Employment Statistics
As you review the placement statistics, please note that all information is derived  
from student self-reported data.

Demographics*
Average years of prior work experience:
4.9
Female:
40%
Minority:
27%
International:
38%
 

*Information for the Admitted Class of 2008

Source of Placement
Stern On-/Off-Campus Scheduled Interviews:
61%
Personal Contacts:
15%
Stern Supported Activities:
12%
Stern Job Postings:
5%
Career Fair (External):
4%
PreStern Employer:
3%
Geographical Region
USA:
85%
Europe:
7%
Asia:
5%
Latin America:
3%
Middle East:
less than 1%

 

Geographical Region: USA
Northeast:
85%
West:
8%
Mid-Atlantic:
4%
South:
2%
Midwest:
1%
Southwest:
less than 1%
  

Average Annual Salary
Total average:
$169,661
Base average:
$100,857
Full Annual Compensation Range:
$55,000- $220,451
Signing bonus average:
$32,779
Guaranteed bonus average: 
$36,025 

Total average and Full Annual Compensation Range data reflects the sum of base salary, first year annual guaranteed bonus, and signing bonus. NYU Stern does not include the amount or percentage of equity or stock options, corporate reimbursement for relocation and/or second year tuition expenses in its annual compensation totals. Average bonus statistics are calculated only for those who received a bonus.

Full-Time Employment Statistics by Industry
 
% of Reported Placements
Mean Base Salary
Base Salary Range
Mean Signing Bonus
Mean Guaranteed Bonus

 
Investment Banking
 
37%
$97,701
$75,000 - $150,000
$43,959
$32,017
Diversified Financial Services
  
17%
$96,019
$80,000 - $130,000
$31,245
$17,700
Consulting
 
14%
$115,270
$55,000 - $145,000
$22,925
$41,500
Media/Entertainment/
Communication
 
6%
$96,000
$75,000 - $140,000
$12,000
$15,600
Consumer Products
  
4%
$90,615
$88,000 - $100,000
$19,750
N/A
Investment Management/
Hedge Fund
  
4%
$103,846
$75,000 - $160,000
$34,250
N/A
Luxury/Retail
 
3%
$90,250
$82,000 - $110,000
$15,833
N/A
Pharmaceuticals/
Healthcare
  
3%
$103,400
$90,000 - $110,000
$18,000
N/A
Private Equity/Venture Capital
 
3%
$92,778
$70,000 - $120,000
$21,250
N/A
Technology/ Telecommunications
 
3%
$111,571
$100,000 - $120,000
$17,857
N/A
Real Estate
 
2%
$123,000
$70,000 - $185,000
N/A
N/A
Not-for-Profit
 
1%
$95,000
$90,000 - $100,000
N/A
N/A
Other
 
3%
$113,953
$70,000 - $175,000
$20,500
N/A

 

Full-Time Employment Statistics by Function
 
% of Reported Placements
Mean Base Salary
Base Salary Range
Mean Signing Bonus
Mean Guaranteed Bonus

 
Corporate Finance/Investment Banking
  
25%
$98,503
$84,000 - $134,503
$41,730
$36,028
Consulting
  
14%
$116,210
$80,000 - $145,000
$23,064
$41,500
Marketing
 
13%
$92,513
$75,000 - $120,000
$22,143
$52,538
Sales & Trading
 
10%
$96,463
$75,000 - $116,000
$46,884
$26,000
General Finance
 
7%
$97,091
$70,000 - $160,000
$26,526
N/A
Business Development
 
6%
$102,158
$75,000 - $185,000
$19,214
$30,000
General Management/Project Management
 
4%
$104,653
$55,000 - $135,000
$20,455
N/A
Research - Sell Side
 
4%
$96,574
$95,000 - $113,889
$45,220
N/A
Investment Management
 
3%
$112,227
$95,000 - $160,000
$26,722
N/A
Private Equity
 
3%
$99,286
$80,000 - $150,000
N/A
N/A
Strategic Planning
 
3%
$97,889
$70,000 - $120,000
$19,000
N/A
Private Banking/Private Client Services
 
2%
$94,167
$80,000 - $105,000
$49,000
N/A
Structured/Project Finance
 
2%
$100,200
$90,000 - $116,000
$34,900
N/A
Operations
 
1%
$101,667
$85,000 - $120,000
$9,500
N/A
Research - Buy Side
 
1%
$101,667
$95,000 - $110,000
$33,333
N/A
Risk Management
 
1%
$91,250
$85,000 - $95,000
$35,000
N/A
Other
 
1%
$111,667
$70,000 - $175,000
N/A
N/A

This report conforms to the MBA Career Services Council Standards for reporting MBA employment statistics.

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