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Visit Our Northwestern today!Employment Statistics
The employment outcomes for the graduating Kellogg Full-Time MBA class of 2020 and the internship outcomes for the Kellogg Full-Time MBA class of 2021 showcase the strong demand for Kellogg talent from a diverse range of employers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies in industries including technology, finance and consulting.
Download the 2020 employment report
Click here to download program-specific data broken out by 2Y, 1Y and MMM programs. Please note full program breakout data is not available prior to 2020.
Major Functions and Industries
Industry — Full-Time
Major Industries Chosen by Graduates 2016-20201
| Industry | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 36% | 31% | 30% | 33% | 33% |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 7% | 8% | 7% | 12% | 14% |
| Energy | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Financial Services | 15% | 19% | 14% | 13% | 13% |
| Healthcare Products and Services | 5% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 2% | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Media/Entertainment | * | * | 1% | * | 1% |
| Nonprofit | 1% | 2% | 1% | * | * |
| Real Estate | * | 2% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Retail | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Technology | 28% | 25% | 28% | 25% | 22% |
| Transportation & Logistics Services | * | 1% | 1% | * | 1% |
| 1Percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add up to 100%. *Less than 1% of accepted jobs. |
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Function — Full-Time
Major Functions Chosen by Graduates 2016-20201
| Function | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development | 2% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Consulting | 37% | 34% | 32% | 34% | 33% |
| Corporate Strategy/Strategic Planning | 7% | 5% | 2% | 5% | 5% |
| Finance/Accounting | 15% | 19% | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| General Management | 10% | 12% | 12% | 9% | 8% |
| Human Resources | † | 0% | 1% | † | 1% |
| Marketing/Sales | 10% | 14% | 19% | 19% | 20% |
| Operations/Logistics | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | 8% | 6% | 6% |
| Technology | 13% | 10% | 10% | 6% | 4% |
| 1Percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add up to 100%. †Less than 1% of accepted jobs. |
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Industry — Internships
Major Industries Chosen by Summer Interns 2016-20201
| Industry | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 23% | 28% | 26% | 23% | 25% |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 10% | 9% | 8% | 10% | 13% |
| Energy | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | * |
| Financial Services | 15% | 15% | 12% | 14% | 15% |
| Government | * | * | * | 0% | * |
| Healthcare | 7% | 6% | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Hospitality/Tourism | * | 1% | 0% | * | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Media/Entertainment | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Nonprofit | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 5% |
| Real Estate | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Retail | 2% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Technology | 31% | 25% | 27% | 26% | 21% |
| Transportation & Logistics Services | * | * | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 1Percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add up to 100%. *Less than 1% of accepted internships. |
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Function — Internships
Major Functions Chosen by Summer Interns 2016-20201
| Function | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development | 2% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 5% |
| Consulting | 23% | 30% | 29% | 26% | 28% |
| Corporate Strategy/Strategic Planning | 14% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Finance/Accounting | 17% | 18% | 16% | 17% | 18% |
| General Management | 6% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
| Human Resources | 1% | 1% | * | 2% | 1% |
| Marketing/Sales | 15% | 13% | 18% | 22% | 23% |
| Operations/Production | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Other | 5% | 3% | 6% | 7% | 6% |
| Technology | 17% | 13% | 10% | 8% | 5% |
| 1Percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add up to 100%. *Less than 1% of accepted internships. |
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Download the 2020 employment report
Click here to download program-specific data broken out by 2Y, 1Y and MMM programs. Please note full program breakout data is not available prior to 2020.