Full-Time MBA 2025 Career Outcomes: Strategy into Opportunity

Strong career outcomes don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of early preparation, informed decision-making, and sustained effort—supported by a career ecosystem designed to connect student ambitions to employer demand. The UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Class of 2025 exemplifies this approach, securing positions across industries and regions in a competitive hiring landscape.

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Coordinated effort drives results

A significant portion of our graduates secured opportunities through school-facilitated activities, including on-campus recruiting, alumni referrals, and targeted employer partnerships.

Our Career Services team works to align student interests with employer needs and market trends, creating structured pathways to opportunity. This coordinated structure creates access and builds momentum early in the program.

“We had the privilege of working alongside this cohort as they navigated their searches with focus and resilience. The results speak to both their talent and the dedicated team that supports them.”

Strategic Placement Across Growing Markets

UNC Kenan-Flagler MBAs accepted roles widely across the United States, with notable growth in placement in the West and Northeast regions compared to prior years. This geographic expansion signals increasing demand for Tar Heel MBA talent in key markets beyond our traditional strongholds.

Only 4% of placements were outside the United States—a reflection of strong domestic employer pull for our entire cohort, including international students. In a market where visa sponsorship adds complexity, this outcome underscores the value employers place on our graduates’ readiness and impact.

Financial Services: A Signature Strength

Financial Services continues to be a cornerstone of career success at UNC Kenan-Flagler. For the Class of 2025, 25% of graduates accepted roles in this sector, making it our largest industry destination. This consistent performance reflects sustained employer confidence in our talent pipeline and our ability to prepare students for analytically rigorous, high-impact roles.

Graduates secured positions across investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, commercial banking, and fintech. Behind these placements is a deliberate approach: early technical preparation, structured recruiting timelines, and deep alumni engagement. Year after year, leading financial institutions return to UNC Kenan-Flagler because they know our graduates are ready to contribute from day one.

What These Outcomes Mean for You

For prospective students evaluating Full-Time MBA programs, the Class of 2025 demonstrates what is possible when you combine your ambition with a program built to support it. Strong outcomes require more than individual effort—they require access to employers, strategic guidance, and a community that opens doors.

That combination recently earned UNC Kenan-Flagler recognition as the #17 best Full-Time MBA program in the US (and #40 globally) by the Financial Times and #20 Best MBA program by Fortune, driven in large part by the career outcomes our graduates achieve.

At UNC Kenan-Flagler, career success isn’t measured solely by job offers and compensation. Our role is to help position you for long-term growth, equipping you with the tools, skills, knowledge and network to navigate your career with confidence.

By Lisa Thomson, Director of MBA Career Coaching, and Noemi Morillo-Vasquez, Director of Employer Engagement & Recruiting