Executive MBA Graduates See Steady Salary Growth
The Financial Times' 2025 Executive MBA Ranking reveals a steady growth in salaries for Executive MBA (EMBA) graduates, with average base salaries rising 4.4% to nearly $230,000 three years after completing a top 100 EMBA.
In contrast, earnings for online MBA graduates remained flat at US$180,000, while those with traditional MBAs fell 3.2% to US$150,000.
The Washington University-Fudan EMBA programme ranked first for the first time, attracting students despite a decline in employer-sponsored fees, with only 19% of students having their course fully funded externally.
The average base salary for graduates three years after completing a top 100 EMBA rose 4.4% to nearly $230,000.
- Average base salary for top 100 EMBA graduates: nearly $230,000
- Online MBA graduates' earnings: US$180,000
- Traditional MBA graduates' earnings: US$150,000
Author's summary: EMBA graduates see steady salary growth despite decline in employer-sponsored fees.