Graduate Career Outcomes

Our graduate programs support students and employers by helping learners advance their careers, transition into new roles or deepen expertise. Explore outcomes for the Jenkins MBA, Master of Accounting (MAC) and specialized master’s programs.

Launch Your Career with Jenkins Graduate Programs

NC State’s Poole College of Management offers a range of master’s and postgraduate degrees designed to help students achieve career goals and succeed across industries. Our programs build analytical skills, business acumen and strategic thinking valued by employers.

Below is a snapshot of graduate program outcomes, highlighting the innovation, leadership and career readiness that define Poole College alumni.

“We recruit a lot from NC State because of the quality of the students: They come out really ready to work.”

Christine Holmes

Partner, EY and NC State alumna

Jenkins MBA Career Outcomes

Updated 2.6.26

Ranked among the top MBA programs of its kind, the STEM-designated Jenkins MBA is accredited by AACSB and offers a strong focus on analytics, innovation and leadership. The program delivers both short- and long-term career advantages for graduates, and adds value for employers seeking top talent.

Full-Time MBA

Our full-time students benefit from small class sizes and face-to-face engagement as they complete the program across 21 months at our downtown Raleigh campus.

The full-time Jenkins MBA class of 2025 enjoyed a $104,773 average salary and $15,289 average signing bonus.
The top three industries in which graduates were placed included technology, financial services and manufacturing.
Three months after graduation, the class of 2025 worked for employers including Bank of America, Ford Motor Company, IBM and Proctor & Gamble.

Online MBA

Designed for flexibility, the online Jenkins MBA allows students to complete the program in as little as 21 months or up to six years, either fully online or with optional in-person experiences.

The professional online Jenkins MBA class of 2025 enjoyed a $126,820 average salary and $23,792 signing bonus.
Over 70% of graduates changed jobs while in the MBA program.
68.6% were promoted or moved into role at a higher level.
Sample employers included Bank of America, Cisco, Honeywell and PwC.

Your MBA Career

Discover how Jenkins ensures every MBA student achieves their career goals through personalized guidance and strategic career support.

Meet the MBA Career Team

Learn about the career coaches who collaborate with each student to develop an individualized career plan, connecting graduates with opportunities aligned to their goals.

Full-Time MBA Employment Report

View detailed data on employment outcomes for full-time Jenkins MBA students, including salary, industry placement and top employers.

Online MBA Employment Report

Explore employment outcomes for online Jenkins MBA students, highlighting starting salaries, promotions and industry trends.

Jenkins MBA Alum Receives Prestigious James Beard Award

Black Farmer Fund cofounder Olivia Watkins is recognized for the positive impact of her work on marginalized communities.

Students Share Their Summer Internship Experiences

From brand management to supply chain, discover how Jenkins MBA students put classroom learning into action last summer.

MBA Supply Chain Student Advances Career With Tailor-Made Program

From textile engineer to supply chain professional, Kayes Mahmud found the right fit with the full-time Jenkins MBA.

Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) Career Outcomes

Updated 7.24.25

The STEM-designated Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) program at NC State is renowned for its personalized career counseling, experienced leadership and forward-looking curriculum. Graduates gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the accounting sector and secure positions at leading corporate, public and government organizations.

Nearly 100% of MAC graduates are employed by graduation each year.
Close to 95% of MAC students receive job offers by the end of their first semester.
Class of 2024–2025 employers included the Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC—alongside corporate and government employers such as Bank of America, UNC Charlotte, USA Baseball and the NC Office of the State Auditor.
The average starting salary for 2025 graduates was $73,000 in Raleigh, NC and $89,000 in New York City.

Your MAC Career

Discover how the Jenkins MAC program connects students with dedicated career resources, coaching and opportunities to help them secure top accounting positions.

MAC Career Outcomes

Explore the strong employment success of Jenkins MAC graduates, including salary trends, top employers and career placement across public, corporate and government accounting roles.

Rising Above Adversity

With the help of the Jenkins MAC team, alumnus William McOwen swiftly rebounded from unexpected layoffs to secure a new career path within days.

Three Online MAC Students Take an Unexpected Path

Three MAC alums accepted offers with public accounting firms — and all agree they couldn’t be happier.

The Power of Perseverance

First-generation college student Marian Keim earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Poole College, and is now a senior revenue accountant at Toshiba.

Jenkins Specialized Master’s Career Outcomes

Both concentrations of the Master of Management program at NC State are designed to meet emerging industry needs, ensuring students gain mastery in core business competencies, analytics skills and practical experience for success in today’s competitive job market.

Master of Management, Marketing Analytics

The marketing analytics concentration equips students with big data analytics skills, practical experience and applied marketing knowledge to prepare graduates for careers in modern marketing and data-driven business decision-making.

The global marketing analytics market is projected to grow from $3.2 billion to $6.4 billion between 2020 and 2026 (Business Wire).
Marketing analytics professionals are in high demand in the Research Triangle region and beyond, with employers including Cisco, Lenovo and Red Hat.

Master of Management, Risk and Analytics

The risk and analytics concentration blends risk management, data analytics and real-world business applications to prepare graduates for leadership roles in organizational risk and decision-making.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports growing demand for risk managers, who now earn an average salary of $118,950.
North Carolina consistently ranks among the top five states for hiring risk managers and analytics professionals.

Marketing Analytics Careers

Explore potential career paths in marketing analytics and discover how the Master of Management, Marketing Analytics program prepares graduates to analyze data, drive strategy, and create measurable business impact.

Risk and Analytics Careers

Learn about career opportunities for Master of Management, Risk and Analytics graduates, including roles in risk management, analytics and strategic decision-making across industries.

Marketing Analytics Grad Student Lands Internal Promotion Mid-Program

Azik Basheer recognized an increasing focus on analytics at work — and is applying the skills he learned at Poole to a new role at Cisco.

Risk and Analytics Student Lands New Role With Caterpillar

Zach Kraszeski’s investment in a master of management from Poole College paid off quickly with a new opportunity as a senior data specialist at Caterpillar.

Marketing Analytics Student Follows Passions, Pursues Career Advancement

Kayla Layden was able to turn a newfound love of marketing into a viable career path thanks to Poole College’s master of management in marketing analytics.

About the Career Center

Poole College provides dedicated, holistic career services to every student across every program. From the moment you begin your studies, we work on your behalf to build a tailored career plan and help you land the job you want.

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