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What our Graduates Say

When evaluating the return on investment (ROI) of an MBA, many people think of raises and promotions. While those are important outcomes, ROI is more than just financial gain. Every student enters our MBA program with a unique list of personal and professional goals. Whether it’s building their business acumen, developing confidence as a leader, or advancing their career, our program is designed to help our students achieve their goals.

Is getting an MBA worth it? Our graduates say yes. Our alumni consistently report strong outcomes in career advancement and personal growth.

94%Said our Program was a Good Return on Investment

86%Reached Goal They Set

83%Received a Promotion or Started New Job

91%Reported Salary Increase

95%Recommend our Program

$120KAverage Salary of Graduates

ROI of an MBA from the UW MBA Consortium

Our accredited, 100% online MBA program is competitively priced and designed for working professionals. Students in our program come from diverse backgrounds and industries, representing nearly every state in the U.S. and close to 10 countries. They appreciate the different perspectives their peers bring to class, which enhance the learning experience for everyone.

The program is flexible, enabling students to choose their own pace for earning their degree. While some students complete the degree in as little as 18 months, the average time to completion of three years. Financial support options such as fellowships, graduate assistantships, and employer reimbursement programs can help reduce costs.

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Where Our Graduates Work

Our graduates can be found at over 600 different organizations. Below is a snapshot of where some of our graduates work.

  • Aflac
  • Amazon
  • American Girl
  • American Red Cross
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • Associated Bank
  • AT&T
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Boeing
  • Charter Communications
  • Eaton Corporation
  • Epic Systems
  • FedEx
  • GE
  • Georgia-Pacific
  • Gulfstream Aircraft Company
  • Gundersen Health System
  • Hormel Foods
  • IBM
  • John Deere
  • Kimberly-Clark
  • LabCorp
  • Land O’ Lakes
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Marshfield Clinic
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Menards
  • Microsoft
  • National Education Association
  • NBC Universal
  • Nestle
  • Oshkosh Corporation
  • Parker Hannifin
  • Progressive Insurance
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • T-Mobile
  • Target Corporation
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Trane
  • Uline
  • United States Air Force
  • United States Army
  • United States Navy
  • UPS
  • US Bank
  • University of Wisconsin
  • Verizon Wireless
  • Walgreens
  • Walmart
  • Wells Fargo
  • Xcel Energy

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