Why Harvard MBAs are turning away from corporate America despite record salaries
Harvard Business School’s Class of 2025 employment data reveals a shifting definition of success among elite MBAs. While salaries and job offers remain strong, a record share of graduates is turning away from corporate roles to launch ventures, driven by AI-enabled opportunities and changing career values. Tech has also overtaken consulting as the top employer, signalling a broader realignment in post-MBA priorities.
Harvard Business School’s Class of 2025 employment data reveals a shifting definition of success among elite MBAs. While salaries and job offers remain strong, a record share of graduates is turning away from corporate roles to launch ventures, driven by AI-enabled opportunities and changing career values. Tech has also overtaken consulting as the top employer, signalling a broader realignment in post-MBA priorities.
