More Women Getting MBAs But….

Alumnae Give High Ratings to their Education Outcomes (similar to male peers)

New research shows the percentage of Alumnae from graduating classes of 2000 to 2010 who said their education outcomes were outstanding, excellent, or good in the following ways:

• Preparation for my chosen career (91% women, versus 91% men)

• Preparation for leadership positions (92% women, versus 92% men)

• Development of quantitative analysis skills (92% women, versus 92% men)

• Development of qualitative analysis skills (95% women, versus 96% men)

• Opportunities for quicker career advancement (86% women, versus 89% men)

• Increased earnings power (88% women, versus 85% men)

Source: GMAC Alumni Perspectives Survey, 2010

82% Women Felt Competitive Advantage and Improved Job Outlook

The vast majority of all graduates said their business degree provided competitive advantage and improved their chances of finding a job. In particular, more than half of all female graduates noted that the degree provided them with a sense of competitive advantage, improved chances of finding a job, and offered preparation, empowerment for the job market, and new career opportunities. Table below shows specific percentages of women agreeing to management education degree advantages.

Source: GMAC Global Management Education Graduate Survey, 2010

% of Grads in Agreement on Value of Graduate Management Degree

Perceived Benefit Women in Agreement

Provided competitive advantage 82%

Improved chances of finding a job that meets expectations 82%

Prepared me to meet challenges of today’s job market 80%

Empowered me to be in control of employment outcomes 78%

Introduced me to career opportunities 73%

Source: GMAC Global Management Education Graduate Survey, 2010

Right Choice in First Post-Graduation Job and Degree Essential for Class of 2010 Alumnae

The majority of alumnae in the class of 2010 indicated they made the right choice in their first job (59%) and their  first job was very much like the one they wanted (57%). They also strongly agreed their graduate business degree was essential for their first job after graduation (54%).

Source: GMAC Alumni Perspectives Survey, 2010

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