Michigan Ross Online MBA Class of 2024 Experienced Career Acceleration and Pivots, Increased Salary
Graduates of the Class of 2024 Online MBA Program at the Ross School of Business continued to advance in their careers, land jobs at top companies, and earn strong salaries, according to the most recent employment data.
Of reporting graduates, 100% received a promotion and/or pivoted to a new industry or function within four months of graduation. They also earned a mean salary of $146,000 and a mean signing bonus of $22,500.
“Online MBA students come to Michigan Ross with great work experience, and we work with them to build off of that experience to help them succeed in the next stage of their career,” said Heather Byrne, managing director of the Career Development Office. “Whether that’s advancing into a higher leadership position at their current company, moving to a different company in their field, or pivoting to an entirely different industry, our coaches provide the personalized support and resources they need to achieve their professional goals. This report demonstrates our graduates’ success in leveraging their backgrounds and their Michigan Ross degree.”
Graduates landed career opportunities at some of the world’s most sought-after companies, including McKinsey & Company, Apple, Procter & Gamble, Mayo Clinic Health System, and Bain & Company.
The Michigan Ross OMBA Class of 2024 pursued careers in a broad range of fields and interests — 30% reported working in a general management function, 22% in technology, and 13% in consulting.
The Michigan Ross Online MBA Program is ranked No. 2 by Poets&Quants 2025 and No. 6 by U.S. News and World Report 2025.
