MBA Salary Guide

Learn why an MBA salary pays off and see how much you can earn by getting an MBA degree.

According to BusinessWeek, graduates who earn an MBA degree generally enter into consulting, accounting, finance, management or sales and marketing. A post-MBA employee can expect to receive a pay increase or an elevation in position.

Depending on the industry and specialty the pay increase may range from 10 percent to 82 percent; moreover, an MBA graduate will likely experience a return of investment on tuition within three-to-five years, making an MBA salary a worthwhile contribution to the success of your business career future.

Find MBA Salaries in Your Field

MBA Degree Field	Median Annual Salary*
Accounting	$74,662
Management Consulting	$78,160
Economics	$89,450
Finance	$103,910
General Management	$95,150
Marketing	$116,010
Sales Management	$98,530

_{Source: Salary.com, May 2012;}_{Accountant IV}_{; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data published March 27, 2012;}_{Management Analysts}_;_Economists_;_{Financial Managers}_;_{General and Operations Managers}_;_{Marketing Managers}_;_{Sales Managers}_.

_{*The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.}