Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford GSB or GSB) is the business school of Stanford University located in Stanford, California. Known for its high selectivity, it accepts only about 6% of applicants, making it the most selective business school in the US for several years. It won second place in the QS World University Rankings – Masters In Management.GSB has demonstrated an impressive placement record over the years. Gaining a comprehensive knowledge of employment records will help you visualize your career trajectory after graduating from this elite institution. We’ve collated internship records from the past three years, shedding light on the average salary earned by applicants, the top recruiting industries and the best places to hire students.
Stanford Graduate School of Business Placement Records 2022-23
Of the 411 MBA graduates, 62% (256 graduates) were actively seeking employment, while 37% (152 graduates) were not. Of those not looking for work, 7% (30 graduates) were sponsored by the company, 3% (11 graduates) continued their education, 25% (101 graduates) started their own business, and 2% (9 graduates) did not have looked for other reasons. A small percentage (less than 1%) postponed their job search, and information was unavailable for 1% (3 graduates).
Salary received by students
The median salary for graduates is $182,500, while the median salary is slightly higher at $189,010. In addition to their salaries, graduates also receive signing bonuses, with a median bonus of $30,000 and a median bonus of $42,249.
Top Industries for Recruiting
MBA graduates from Stanford University are well positioned to enter a variety of thriving industries. The breakdown of employment by sector is presented here:
- Finance: 38%
- Technology: 24%
- Consulting: 15%
Top places where students are hired
The distribution of full-time job placements among graduates reveals a significant concentration in North America, accounting for 93% of placements. In the US, graduates are mostly located in the West (50%) and Northeast (31%), with smaller percentages in the Midwest (3%), South (3%), and Southwest (3%). Other regions include Asia, Australia and Oceania (2%), South America (2%) and Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, each 1%. Also, placements in Canada are below 1%.
Stanford Graduate School of Business Placement files for 2021-22
Out of 462 graduates, 67% (309 persons) are actively looking for a job, and 32% (146 persons) are not. Among those who are not looking for work, 7% (33 people) are sponsored by the company and already employed, and 3% (13 people) are pursuing further education. In addition, 19% (86 people) start their own business, while 3% (12 people) do not look for work for other reasons. A small percentage (less than 1%) have postponed their job search, and for 2% (7 persons) no current information is available.
Compensation package received by students
The base salary for graduates reveals an average of $175,000, while the median (median) salary is slightly higher at $182,272. In addition to their salaries, graduates often receive signing bonuses, with a median bonus of $30,000 and a median (median) bonus of $33,684.
Top Industries for Recruiting
The demand for MBA graduates spans several key industries, demonstrating the diverse opportunities available to them. See the top recruiting industries hiring Stanford Business School graduates.
- Finance: 33%
- Technology: 30%
- Consulting: 15%
Top places where students are hired
The majority of graduate job placements are in North America, accounting for 96% of positions, with specific regions such as the West (58%) and Northeast (26%) being the most popular. Smaller percentages are found in the Midwest (3%), Southwest (3%), Mid-Atlantic (3%), and South (2%). Internationally, Europe accounts for 3%, while Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean each account for 1%. The median base salary in the U.S. is $175,000, with a median of $183,387. For positions outside the U.S., the median salary is $150,000, with a median of $159,189. Compensation figures exclude students who are sponsored by a company (7%) or start-ups (19%). ).
Stanford Graduate School of Business Placement Files 2020-21
Among MBA graduates, 65% are actively looking for work, with 66% of those holding a permanent work permit and 63% of those holding a non-permanent work permit. Meanwhile, 31% of graduates were not looking for a job. Of those not actively looking for work, 8% are sponsored by the company and 3% are continuing their education. In addition, 18% started their own business, while 2% had other reasons for not looking for work. A small percentage was missing current information, including 3% of graduates with a permanent license and 6% with a non-permanent license, bringing the total number of graduates to 379.
Compensation package received by students
The median salary is reported to be $158,400, while the median salary is $161,831. In terms of signing bonuses, the average amount is $30,000, with the average bonus slightly lower at $29,148.
Top Industries for Recruiting
The top recruiting industries hiring Stanford Business School graduates in the 2020-21 academic year are as follows:
- Finance: 33%
- Technology: 29%
- Consulting: 18%
Top locations where students are hired
Most graduate placements were located in North America, accounting for 93% of the total. In North America, the West leads with 56%, followed by the Northeast with 22%. The Midwest, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and South had smaller shares of 7%, 2%, 4%, and 2%, respectively. Europe accounted for 3% of deployments and Asia accounted for 1%.
