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Job Market Dips for MBA Grads Amid AI Focus

1/19/2026

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  • The U.S. job market for MBA graduates has worsened, leaving many graduates still job-seeking after graduation.
  • Wall Street Journal data show 21% of Duke University graduates and 15% of University of Michigan graduates were seeking employment three months after graduation.
  • Harvard University and Columbia University improved outcomes via networking and artificial intelligence, but hiring remains below prepandemic levels due to budget constraints and a focus on artificial intelligence in hiring.