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New MBA Grads More Optimistic than a Year Ago

Posted on June 22, 2019June 24, 2019 by admin

A new survey suggests that MBA graduates at top business schools are extremely confident about their job prospects. Nearly three quarters (72.4%) of MBAs report feeling either very or somewhat optimistic about employment opportunities compared to a year ago.

That is one of the key findings of the 11th annual Training The Street (TTS) MBA Employment Survey, which is conducted at the nation’s top business schools.

The survey also shows that student debt is a key concern even for high earners going to Wall Street. More than half of those surveyed (56.2%) said the ability to pay back their student loans would affect the type of job they plan to accept, indicating that even MBAs, many of whom will be starting out with salaries in excess of $125,000 (42% of survey respondents), are concerned about student debt.

“The US economy is strong, unemployment is near an all-time low, and that’s fueling a tremendous sense of optimism among MBAs,” said Scott Rostan, founder and CEO of Training The Street, the leading corporate training provider for Wall Street firms and top-tier business schools. “But MBAs also realize that even with strong salary prospects, student loans can be onerous. Choosing the best career path to help pay those loans off is an important priority.”

Other findings suggest that a traditional Wall Street career at an investment banking firm may be a temporary choice. Only 29% of respondents expect to be at bulge bracket or boutique advisory firms in five years. In contrast, nearly three quarters of respondents (71.5%) expect to be working in private equity, venture capital, at hedge funds, or in a corporate or industry position in five years.

While salary and financial concerns are top of mind, MBAs are also focused on long-term career goals. In evaluating the most important factors when selecting an employer, 73.6% of respondents cited career growth opportunities as their number one priority. Second highest in consideration was salary at 59%.

Workplace culture is also important. In deciding on potential employers, culture came in third after growth opportunities and salary, with nearly half (49.6%) of current students listing it as a priority.

“Financial decisions are framing the beginning of a financial services career,” said Mr. Rostan.  “But culture and career path are also paramount. Traditional Wall Street firms have an opportunity to retain talent, especially as they continue to evolve their cultures and provide career growth opportunities in what is a highly competitive environment.”

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