Georgetown Business Analytics Graduates Land Top Careers in Financial Services, Consulting, and Technology
Samantha Krause
August 11, 2025
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) December Class of 2024 reported top career outcomes in their post-graduate roles, earning an average base salary of $123,250 and an average salary increase of 30%.
$123,250average base salary
30%average salary increase
70%changed jobs after graduation
According to the MSBA Employment Report, 70% of students changed jobs within six months of graduation, which marks an 8% increase from those who intended to change careers at the beginning of the program (62%).
The career outcomes from this year’s report reflect the strong demand for data-driven decision makers and the value that Georgetown MSBA students bring to these industries. Whether they’re pursuing new jobs or advancing in their current roles, our graduates are turning their analytics expertise into meaningful, high-impact careers.
Christy Murray, Associate Dean and Managing Director, McDonough Career Center
Business Analytics Career Outcomes by Professional Level
The MSBA program reports career success by years of experience to provide a more in-depth view of outcomes data across professional levels.
Those with four or more years of work experience reported an average base salary of $140,683 with a 19% salary increase. Graduates with four years or less of work experience reported an average base salary of $104,714 and an average salary increase of 42%.
$140,683average base salary of graduates with 4+ years of experience
$104,714average base salary of graduates with less than 4 years of experience
19%salary increase of graduates with 4+ years of experience
42%salary increase of graduates with less than 4 years of experience
Where Georgetown MSBA Graduates Work
The top industries for MSBA students were financial services (24%), consulting (17%), technology (16%), and government (13%). In terms of functions, students pursued a range of careers in business and data analytics (47%), finance and accounting (19%), information technology (13%), and consulting (6%).
Top Industries
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Top Functions
%
Financial Services
24%
Business/Data Analytics
47%
Consulting
17%
Finance/Accounting
19%
Technology
16%
Information Technology
13%
Government
13%
Consulting
6%
The top employers for McDonough graduates included Accenture, Amazon, American Express, Bank of America, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, Deloitte, Federal Reserve District Banks, FINRA, Guidehouse, IBM, JPMorganChase, Meta, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, pH Partners, PNC Bank, PwC, Raytheon, and S&P Global.
A Top-Ranked Online Program
Ranked as one of the top two programs in the nation by Fortune, the online MSBA delivers a comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for technology-enhanced learning, characterized by close-knit cohorts, a dedicated career services team, and flexibility for working professionals seeking to balance their education with work and personal commitments.
The 16-month program includes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous coursework with two seven-day, campus-based residencies that provide integrated, hands-on activities, and a real-world, data-driven capstone project with sponsoring organizations. The program also includes collaborations with industry leaders such as Amazon to educate students about cloud computing platforms.
Designed for students with or without prior analytical experience, the curriculum integrates the technical aspects of data analytics such as machine learning and AI, data visualization, and storytelling with managerial business functions so students learn to “speak the language of data.” Students gain insights from expert faculty who provide foundational skills in finance, economics, marketing, and operations through both research-driven and applied solutions to real business problems.
The in-person residencies helped me become part of the Georgetown community, and my capstone project allowed me to build invaluable skills in critical thinking, dashboard creation, and effective communication,” said Justin Brooks (MSBA’24), data analyst at State Farm. “These skills, in addition to the technical skills the program taught me, helped me transition from my previous career in an unrelated field into my dream role as a data analyst.
MSBA students gain access to the McDonough Career Center and a dedicated career services director to support them with their individual career goals. Students benefit from tailored career assessments, on-demand career workshops, resume and interview support, structured career coaching, and career strategy sessions. They also join a global network of professionals and alumni for ongoing networking and mentorship opportunities.
Each graduate set out with a professional vision during their time in the program, and it’s been inspiring to watch them turn those ambitions into reality. Their success is a testament to the strength of our cohorts, the marketability of data analytics, and the support of the broader McDonough community to ensure our students achieve their career goals after graduation.
