At Vanderbilt Business, we're looking for students who are inquisitive, self-aware, adaptable, and driven. Here you'll discover what it means to lead and manage effective change by learning to think critically, take risks, and build versatile teams. Our unique and personal approach to business education enables us to offer programs that other schools simply can't—from leadership development to tailored independent studies to personal immersion experiences. And because of our close-knit and collaborative community, we can invest fully in who you are and where you want to go. Our world-class MBA program offers an accelerated curriculum catered to you and will provide you with the support you need to propel your career forward.
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Nashville, TN 37203
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The school has “a great faculty that truly cares about our success and wants to help us every step of the way.” Professors here “all know us by name and are extremely available to help both professionally and personally.” Students find that the courses feel up-to-date and are taught “using relevant materials.” The school’s small size means students get to know each other, which “builds a strong sense of community that carries over into a psychologically safe classroom environment.” As one student says, “I feel comfortable speaking up in class and safe to share a differing perspective.”
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Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Finance
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The school has an “active alumni network” that is very involved and often on campus. As one student explains, “Owen really leans on local alums and other connections to add supplemental learning opportunities,” adding, “I've benefitted monumentally from these connections and will always be grateful to Owen's community for getting me set up for a successful career in Nashville.” According to the school, in 2023, Nashville was the top location for MBA graduate hires, followed by New York. By three months after graduation, 97 percent of the class of 2023 had received a job offer, and the average base salary was $154,052.
Job Function
Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Consulting | 34% | $175,000 | $171,811 | $100,000 | $192,500 |
Finance / Accounting | 23% | $160,000 | $150,841 | $82,500 | $175,000 |
General Management | 14% | $135,000 | $132,733 | $110,000 | $154,000 |
Marketing / Sales | 11% | $126,000 | $125,611 | $100,000 | $138,000 |
Operations / Logistics | 6% | $142,800 | $142,600 | $130,000 | $155,000 |
Human Resources | 4% | $130,000 | $128,250 | $118,000 | $135,000 |
Quantitative | 4% | $133,000 | $127,750 | $75,000 | $170,000 |
Other | 3% | ||||
Information Technology | 1% |
Industries
Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Consulting | 32% | $175,000 | $172,629 | $100,000 | $192,500 |
Financial Services | 23% | $172,500 | $157,650 | $100,000 | $175,000 |
Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 14% | $140,000 | $140,133 | $110,000 | $180,000 |
Consumer Products | 10% | $126,000 | $124,500 | $115,000 | $138,000 |
Technology | 8% | $130,500 | $123,850 | $82,500 | $142,800 |
Manufacturing | 6% | $125,000 | $132,429 | $117,000 | $155,000 |
Other | 5% | $115,000 | $112,000 | $75,000 | $143,000 |