Georgetown MSBA Graduates Exceed Career Goals in 2024 Employment Report
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) December Class of 2023 achieved top career outcomes in their post-graduate roles, earning an average base salary of $123,268 and an average salary increase of 38%.
According to the MSBA Employment Report, 76% of students changed jobs within six months of graduation, which marks a 12% increase from those who intended to change careers at the beginning of the program (64%).
“Georgetown MSBA students gain the analytical skills, tools, and expertise that employers value, and we are pleased to see their hard work reflected in this year’s employment report,” said Christy Murray, associate dean and managing director of the McDonough Career Center. “As an online program designed for working professionals, this year’s report showcases their commitment to balancing work and academics while embracing career management, ensuring they achieved their goals within months of graduation.”
The top industries for MSBA students were a tie between consulting, financial services, and technology at 19.6%, in addition to a range of positions in government (14.1%) and nonprofit (7.6%). The top employers for McDonough graduates included Accenture, Amazon, American Express, Bank of America, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, ClickFluent Consulting, Deloitte, Federal Reserve District Banks, Guidehouse, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, pH Partners, PwC, Raytheon, S&P Global, and the U.S. Department of Defense, among others.
Top Industries for MSBA Students
The MSBA program also reports career success by experience level to provide a more in-depth view of outcomes data among its diverse cohorts of students.
Of the students in the December graduating class of 2023, those with four or more years of work experience reported an average base salary of $140,188 with an average salary increase of 39.1%. Graduates with less than four years of work experience reported an average base salary of $105,139 and an average salary increase of 37.6%.
Recently 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, a capstone project, as well as 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 predictive modeling 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-based and applied solutions to real business problems.
“I joined the MSBA program with no prior analytical experience, which was daunting, but it proved transformative. I went from not knowing Python, SQL, or R to gaining proficiency and leveraging these skills to land my dream job at American Express, where I actively apply the knowledge and skills I learned. One of the most enriching aspects of the experience has been the incredible network of individuals I’ve met and the connections I’ve formed with my cohort mates and professors.”
– Jimmy Aschkar (MSBA’23), a strategic analyst at American Express.
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.
“Organizations need professionals who can manage data, understand emerging technologies, and generate insights to create business value,” said Babak Zafari, academic director of the MSBA program. “This high-demand skillset is a core driver of career opportunities for our graduates, but more importantly, it’s the quality of our students, the support of our community, and the commitment to excellence that defines the career success of the Class of 2023.”
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