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Harvard MBAs Face Job Market Struggles, Embrace Entrepreneurship

2/6/2025

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In 2024, a challenging job market left 15% of Harvard Business School MBA graduates without offers, a stark 10% drop from two years prior. Amidst this economic downturn, many are embracing entrepreneurship, with 14% launching their own ventures. Despite the hurdles, those securing jobs enjoy impressive median salaries of $175,000.

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Story summary

In 2024, a challenging job market left 15% of Harvard Business School MBA graduates without offers, a stark 10% drop from two years prior. Amidst this economic downturn, many are embracing entrepreneurship, with 14% launching their own ventures. Despite the hurdles, those securing jobs enjoy impressive median salaries of $175,000.