IMD MBA Employment Report: Class of 2025 Outcomes
IMD MBA Class of 2025 career statistics: offers and acceptances within three months, compensation, sectors, functions and locations.
Employment overview
IMD's Career Statistics 2025 report covers the 78 graduates of the MBA Class of 2025. Within three months of graduation, 78% received a job offer and 70% accepted one; IMD calculates both figures under MBA CSEA guidelines. Average annualized total compensation was USD 136,940 in non-adjusted US dollars, which IMD states equated to approximately CHF 110,000 at the time of publication, and USD 176,719 in PPP-adjusted international dollars. IMD reports an average of total compensation, not a median base salary. Graduates accepted roles in Europe (71%), Asia (15%), the Americas (7%) and the Middle East and Africa (7%); 31% are employed in Switzerland.
Compensation, Class of 2025
- Avg annualized total compensation
- USD 136,940
- Avg annualized total compensation (PPP)
- USD 176,719
Offers within three months, Class of 2025
- Received an offer
- 78%
- Accepted an offer
- 70%
Sectors
| Sector | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Financial Services | 11% |
| FMCG and Retail | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Other sectors | 6% |
Functions
| Function | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Consulting (internal and external) | 29% |
| Finance | 18% |
| General Management | 18% |
| Sales, Marketing and Product Management | 18% |
| Operations | 6% |
| Other functions | 11% |