Yale SOM’s MBA Class of 2025 faced longer recruiting timelines and slower job outcomes compared to previous years, with only 82.1% receiving job offers and 79.9% accepting them within three months of graduation. The percentage of students seeking employment also decreased for the second consecutive year.

Yale SOM reported one of the lowest early-cycle placement results in more than a decade. Median base salary rebounded to $175,000, matching the all-time high set for the class of 2023. Consulting placements, at 36.7%, earned a median base salary of $190,000. Finance remained the second most popular industry, with 28.9% of the class entering that sector.

Yale SOM saw 121 unique companies and organizations hiring its MBA graduates in 2025, emphasizing a diversified approach within industries and employers. Consulting, finance, technology, and retail were popular choices among graduates, with many positions emphasizing a social impact element. Consulting saw a rebound, with 36.7% of job-seeking MBAs entering that industry.

The employment data from Yale SOM for the Class of 2025 shows a challenging hiring environment, with competition fierce and efforts required considerable. The school’s deliberate strategy to diversify within industries and employers helped students secure roles in various organizations, with many positions emphasizing social impact.

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