Harvard Business School’s Class of 2025 saw a 5.4% increase in total pay after two stagnant years. Although job-seeking candidates are up, they still fall 5 points below previous highs. 65% of graduates sought employment, with 90% receiving job offers within three months and 84% accepting.

Harvard’s job rate aligns with Darden’s, showing 90.2% of MBAs receiving job offers within three months. Both schools note a rise in offers at six months post-graduation. Harvard MBAs continue to show interest in entrepreneurship, with 17% starting their own businesses and 17% joining a startup.

Consulting, technology, and finance remain the top career choices for Harvard MBAs, with tech overtaking consulting in popularity. Most job-seeking grads stayed in the US, with 48% in the Northeast. Overall, total median compensation for the Class of 2025 increased, with a $184,500 median base salary.

Consulting and tech industries offer lucrative paths for Harvard MBAs, with most consultants receiving signing and performance bonuses. Private equity attracted 14% of graduates with a median starting salary of $188,000 and a median performance bonus of $150,000. The longer view shows a steady increase in compensation for HBS graduates since 2017.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Harvard Business School Class Of 2025 Jobs Report: Offers Rebound, Pay Soars