{"id":18475,"date":"2024-06-11T16:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=18475"},"modified":"2024-07-05T12:35:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T07:05:49","slug":"columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbia Business School MBA Program 2025 &#8211; All you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>Columbia Business School is the business school of Columbia University. Located in Manhattan in New York City, it is one of the oldest business schools (Established in 1916). It is also one of the six Ivy League business schools and one of the most selective top MBA programs. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the Columbia Business School MBA Program, its profile of the incoming class of 2025, career outcomes, and employment report 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Take a quick glimpse of the MBA Class Profile 2025. Click on the slider to view the next screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container bschool-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_7b9e3da8-d7d4-4f45-a852-8646e9a8cb25\" data-swiper-data='{\"loop\":false,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true}\n            ,\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"},  \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true },\n            \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Columbia-Slide1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Columbia-Slide2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Columbia-Slide3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Columbia-Slide4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Columbia-Slide5.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>Getting into the Columbia MBA program requires an envious 685+ GMAT score. We can help you with a personalized study plan and give you access to quality online content to prepare. Write to us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a>. We are the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on GMAT Club<\/a> with more than 2700+ reviews. Why don\u2019t you <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article_lekhika\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">take a free trial<\/a>\u00a0and judge it for yourself?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-ea6542f1-d642-40e3-a34b-7cffbca0896f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium ub-button-flex-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 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                <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle\">\n                        &nbsp;[<a class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle-link\" href=\"#\">hide<\/a>]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#0-columbia-business-school-mba-by-the-numbers\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia Business School MBA by the numbers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#1-columbia-business-school-mba-application-deadlines-2025-intake\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia Business School MBA application deadlines 2023 intake<\/a><\/li><li><a 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rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pre-MBA Undergraduate Major<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#12-columbia-business-school-employment-reports-and-salaries\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia Business School&nbsp; Employment Reports and Salaries<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#13-employment-by-industry\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employment by Industry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#14-employment-by-function\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employment by Function<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#15-columbia-business-school-top-employers\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia Business School: Top Employers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#16-columbia-business-school-notable-alumni\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia Business School Notable Alumni<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#17-other-mba-programs-you-should-consider\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Other MBA Programs you should consider<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/#18-faqs-columbia-mba-program\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs &#8211; Columbia MBA Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Class-Profile-_-Employment-Reports-Salaries.jpg\" alt=\"Columbia Business School MBA Program - Class Profile _ Employment Reports &amp; Salaries\" class=\"wp-image-26449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Class-Profile-_-Employment-Reports-Salaries.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Class-Profile-_-Employment-Reports-Salaries-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Class-Profile-_-Employment-Reports-Salaries-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Class-Profile-_-Employment-Reports-Salaries-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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Situated in New York city which is itself a melting pot of cultures with 40% of its population born outside the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbia Business School MBA taps into this melting pot spirit, where 48% of the incoming class is from overseas, and another 40% is composed of U.S. minorities. It rightly prides itself on being <strong>\u201cAt the very center of business.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a look at the statistics of the full-time MBA program at Columbia Business School:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sr. No<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Columbia Business School<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Numbers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/average-gmat-scores-us-europe-business-schools-america\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average GMAT<\/a><\/td><td>730 (GMAT Focus Edition &#8211; 685)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/average-gpa-top-50-business-schools-mba-programs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average GPA<\/a><\/td><td>3.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Class Size<\/td><td>900, divided into 12&nbsp;clusters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>GMAT Range<\/td><td>610\u2013790<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/average-mba-age-work-experience-top-business-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work Experience Average<\/a><\/td><td>5 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Tuition Cost (per year) 2023-2024<\/td><td>$84,496<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/average-mba-age-work-experience-top-business-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average Age<\/a><\/td><td>28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>% of students that accepted the offer after 3 months of graduation<\/td><td>92%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-much-does-mba-cost-tips-reduce-mba-cost\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Median Base Salary<\/a><\/td><td>$190,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>median Signing Bonus <\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>Getting into the Columbia MBA program requires an envious 685+ GMAT score. We can help you with a personalized study plan and give you access to quality online content to prepare. Write to us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a>. We are the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on GMAT Club<\/a> with more than 2700+ reviews. Why don\u2019t you <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article_lekhika\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">take a free trial<\/a>\u00a0and judge it for yourself?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-10cd9d57-2987-413d-80ec-580d3affa4aa\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium ub-button-flex-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Get free prep resources<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Take a free mock<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Columbia Business School is a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-m7-business-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M7 group of business schools.<\/a> The other business schools in the M7 group of business schools include <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/stanford-gsb-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanford GSB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/harvard-business-school-class-profile-employment-reports-and-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HBS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wharton-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wharton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/chicago-booth-mba-facts-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/kellogg-mba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kellogg<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mit-sloan-mba-class-profile-employment-reports\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MIT Sloan.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-columbia-business-school-mba-application-deadlines-2025-intake\">Columbia Business School MBA application deadlines 2025 intake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbia Business school MBA follows a rolling admissions process. This means application decisions are given out as soon as an application is completed and submitted by a prospective applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two intakes &#8211; January and August. For January intake, the<a href=\"https:\/\/academics.gsb.columbia.edu\/mba\/admissions\/options-deadlines\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> MBA application deadline<\/a> is on <strong>April 1, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the MBA application deadlines for 2025 at Columbia Business School:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Interview Invites<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Final Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Round 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Sep 10, 2024<\/td><td>By November 15<\/td><td>By December 20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Round 2<\/strong><\/td><td>Jan 7, 2025<\/td><td>By February 20<\/td><td>By March 26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Round 3<\/strong><\/td><td>April 1, 2025<\/td><td>By May 1<\/td><td>By May 15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-essay-tips\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia MBA Essay tips for 2024 intake.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-difference-between-the-august-and-january-intakes\">Difference between the August and January intakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"431\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-August-and-January-Intake-Schedule.jpg\" alt=\"Columbia Business School MBA - August and January Intake Schedule\" class=\"wp-image-18484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-August-and-January-Intake-Schedule.jpg 431w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-August-and-January-Intake-Schedule-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CBS has 2 intakes for its flagship 2-year MBA program, one in August and the other one in January. Both these intakes merge in the fall term of the second year to complete electives as a single class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only difference between these 2 intakes is timing and the opportunity to complete a summer internship (January intake does not offer the option of a summer internship).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following deadlines are based on the application process for the class of 2023, for up-to-date information, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www8.gsb.columbia.edu\/programs\/mba\/admissions\/options-deadlines\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">programs page<\/a> of Columbia Business School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-deferred-enrollment-option\">Deferred Enrollment Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the two different intakes, CBS also offers a deferred enrollment program. This program offers current undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a few years of work experience with a guarantee of admission to Columbia\u2019s highly selective MBA program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the deferred enrollment program affords such students the flexibility to begin a full-time program 2-5 years after college graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Many of the top business schools offer differed enrollment programs; our experts have written in-depth articles about the deferred enrollment programs at the following business schools: <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/isb-ylp-young-leaders-programme-a-complete-admissions-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISB YLP Program: Admissions Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-hbs-22-program-how-is-it-different-from-hbs-full-time-mba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HBS 2+2 Program.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-columbia-business-school-mba-philosophy-and-strength\">Columbia Business School MBA Philosophy and Strength<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-a-strong-reputation-for-finance\">A Strong Reputation for Finance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long known as the \u2018Finance School,\u2019 CBS has defied that moniker in recent years with consulting rising as the leading employer of its graduates. McKinsey itself hired 55 graduates which is more than the hires made by Goldman, JP Morgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a reflection of the strength and diversity of the MBA program. Besides its consistently high-ranked program in finance, CBS offers world-renowned programs in management, marketing, and international business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>If a career in Finance is your Post-MBA career goal, do not miss our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-finance-master-of-business-administration\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Business Schools for Finance.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-core-curriculum-and-electives\">Core Curriculum and Electives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CBS has a comprehensive core curriculum that helps students build strong foundations in traditional areas of business. And it also offers a lot of electives for students to specialize in an area of their choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further this, CBS offers various career-focused pathways in the areas of Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership, and Ethics. A full list of the different career-focused paths offered can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/www8.gsb.columbia.edu\/programs\/mba\/academics\/career-focused-paths\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-experiential-learning-opportunities\">Experiential Learning Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the core curriculum and a large number of electives, CBS also offers a lot of experiential learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From internships and extracurricular projects to organizing and hosting events with high-profile speakers and consulting projects, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add to that its location in New York City ensures that you have unparalleled access to business leaders from influential practitioners that teach as adjunct faculty to business icons and heads of state who visit campus to speak mentor and network with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous speakers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Warren Buffett<\/li><li>Bill Gates<\/li><li>Henry Paulson<\/li><li>Ratan Tata<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-columbia-business-school-cluster-learning-system\">Columbia Business School Cluster Learning System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cluster learning system of the MBA program at CBS further ensures that you learn with and from people having different skills and ideas, leadership styles, and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing so much of the academic experience invites a more vibrant learning environment. One where students are more comfortable challenging ideas and each other while working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside the classroom, the 46,000-member strong alumni network of CBS ensures that you can find a Columbia connection anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-columbia-business-school-mba-incoming-class-2025\">Columbia Business School MBA- Incoming Class 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some statistics related to the latest incoming<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessbecause.com\/news\/mba-class-profile\/7520\/columbia-mba-class-profile\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> MBA class profile<\/a> at Columbia Business School (incoming students Aug + Jan 2023):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Applications received<\/td><td>5895<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enrolled<\/td><td>900, divided into 12&nbsp;clusters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GMAT Scores Range<\/td><td>610 \u2013 790<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate GPA (middle 80%)<\/td><td>3.2&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;3.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Work Experience<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average age<\/td><td>28 (21&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;44)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>% of women in the class<\/td><td>44%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>% of international citizens<\/td><td>51%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbia Business School attracts a diverse and accomplished student body from around the world. With 51% of the class coming from other countries, it truly offers a global classroom environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add to this the high representation of women in the class is another advantage for students who wish to learn not only from faculty but also from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5-year Trends Columbia MBA Class Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Columbia School of Business<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2020<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Average GMAT<\/td><td>730<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www8.gsb.columbia.edu\/recruiters\/sites\/recruiters\/files\/140-845_CBS_Employment_JL_v6_0.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">727<\/a><\/td><td>726<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Average GPA<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/poetsandquants.com\/2020\/08\/31\/columbia-sets-new-mba-application-record-nearly-7000\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">3.6<\/a><\/td><td>3.5&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>3.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Class Size<\/td><td>755<\/td><td>762<\/td><td>729<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Work Experience (Average)<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><td>&nbsp;5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Tuition Cost (per year\/Single student)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>$ 77,376<\/td><td>$80,472<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>% of students reported job received after 90 days<\/td><td>90%<\/td><td>94%<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Median Base Salary<\/td><td>$150,000<\/td><td>$150,000<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Median Signing Bonus<\/td><td>$30,300<\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"10-pre-mba-industry-of-the-incoming-class-of-2025\">Pre-MBA Industry of the incoming Class of 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is a breakdown by pre-MBA industry of the latest incoming class of 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pre-MBA Industry \u2013 Columbia Class of 202<\/strong>3<\/td><td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial services<\/td><td>29%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consulting<\/td><td>21%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing\/Media<\/td><td>12%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technology<\/td><td>11%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Others<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-Profit<\/td><td>3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Real Estate<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Military\/ Government<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Energy<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"Pre-MBA Industry of the incoming Class of 2022\" aria-label=\"Pie Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-aifVn\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/aifVn\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"544\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"11-pre-mba-undergraduate-major\">Pre-MBA Undergraduate Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is a breakdown by the undergraduate major of the latest incoming class:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pre-MBA Undergraduate <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business<\/td><td>35%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering<\/td><td>17%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Science<\/td><td>11%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humanities<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sciences<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technology<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Others<\/td><td>1%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"Pre-MBA Undergraduate Major- Columbia\" aria-label=\"Pie Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-59xc0\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/59xc0\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"544\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"12-columbia-business-school-employment-reports-and-salaries\">Columbia Business School&nbsp; Employment Reports and Salaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, CBS was long known as the \u201cFinance School\u201d. However, now it sends its graduates to a multitude of industries such as consulting, financial services, media\/technology, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This speaks not only of the strength of the program but also of the career management center as it has been able to successfully diversify the portfolio of companies and organizations that recruit from the campus after the 2008 financial crisis which saw the demise of Lehman Brother (a major CBS recruiter). Credit should also be given for this to the class of students who have increasingly diversified their career choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>92% of all students accepted the job offers within 3 months of graduation. The median salary offered to CBS graduates was $150,000 with a median signing bonus of $30,000. It is important to note that this figure can vary according to industry and function. However, they are solid numbers any way you slice or dice them. The following are some more statistics from the CBS 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/www8.gsb.columbia.edu\/recruiters\/sites\/recruiters\/files\/140-845_CBS_Employment_JL_v6_0.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">employment report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"13-employment-by-industry\">Employment by Industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial Services and Consulting are the two largest employers of Columbia graduates of the class of 2022, with a third of the class choosing careers in either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Median Base Salary<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Median Signing Bonus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>  <strong>Consulting&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>33.6%<\/strong><\/td><td>175,000<\/td><td>30,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp; <strong>Financial Services&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>36.9%<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer Finance &amp; Analytics&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>2.1%<\/td><td>125,000<\/td><td>40,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Investment Banking&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>16.7%<\/td><td>175,000<\/td><td>50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Investment Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>8.2%<\/td><td>162,500<\/td><td>56,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private Equity&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>4.7%<\/td><td>162,500<\/td><td>30,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venture Capital&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>3.3%<\/td><td>180,000<\/td><td>40,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>1.9%<\/td><td>145,000<\/td><td>35,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp; <strong>Manufacturing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3.2%<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer Products - Beverages&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>1.8%<\/td><td>120,000<\/td><td>39,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer Products - Luxury Goods&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.3%<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer Products - Other&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>0.8%<\/td><td>123,750<\/td><td>17,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manufacturing - Other&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>0.3%<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp; <strong>Media\/Technology&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>16.0%<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entertainment (Film \/ Music \/ TV&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>1.9%<\/td><td>127,500<\/td><td>12,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fintech&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>2.2%<\/td><td>165,000<\/td><td>-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hardware \/ Software \/ Telecom&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>2.5%<\/td><td>140,000<\/td><td>35,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internet Services \/ E-Commerce&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>9.0%<\/td><td>145,000<\/td><td>45,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.4%<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp; <strong>Other&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>10.3%<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education \/ Government \/ Nonprofit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>1.4%<\/td><td>90,000<\/td><td>15,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare - Pharma \/ Biotech&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>1.5%<\/td><td>125,000<\/td><td>30,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare - Providers &amp; Services&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>1.1%<\/td><td>62,745<\/td><td>6,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Real Estate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>3.6%<\/td><td>150,000<\/td><td>30,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Retail&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/td><td>0.6%<\/td><td>130,000<\/td><td>27,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>2.1%<\/td><td>203,750<\/td><td>20,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"\" aria-label=\"Pie Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-9uAR8\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/9uAR8\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; 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Employment by Function \" aria-label=\"Pie Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-ydf8n\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/ydf8n\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"524\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"15-columbia-business-school-top-employers\">Columbia Business School: Top Employers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Top recruiters of graduates from Columbia Business School from different industries include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>McKinsey &amp; Company<\/li><li>Bain &amp; Co.<\/li><li>The Boston Consulting Group<\/li><li>Amazon<\/li><li>Deloitte Consulting<\/li><li>Goldman, Sachs &amp; Co.<\/li><li>PwC Strategy&amp;<\/li><li>A.T Kearney<\/li><li>J.P. Morgan<\/li><li>KPMG<\/li><li>Microsoft<\/li><li>Adobe<\/li><li>Citi<\/li><li>IBM<\/li><li>Lazard<\/li><li>Morgan Stanley<\/li><li>Apple<\/li><li>Bank of America Merrill Lynch<\/li><li>The Estee Lauder Companies<\/li><li>L.E.K Consulting<\/li><li>Moelis &amp; Company<\/li><li>Oliver Wyman<\/li><li>Samsung<\/li><li>Accenture Strategy<\/li><li>Mastercard<\/li><li>Uber<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"16-columbia-business-school-notable-alumni\">Columbia Business School Notable Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1919\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Alumni.jpg\" alt=\"Columbia Business School MBA Program Alumni\" class=\"wp-image-18487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Alumni.jpg 1919w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Alumni-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Alumni-768x170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Alumni-1024x226.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Columbia-Business-School-MBA-Program-Alumni-1080x239.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following business leaders are a few of the notable alumni of the Columbia Business School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Accomplishment of Note<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Warren Buffett<\/td><td>CEO of Berkshire Hathaway<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Henry Kravis<\/td><td>Co-Founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &amp; Co.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vikram Pandit<\/td><td>Former CEO of Citigroup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>James P. Gorman<\/td><td>CEO of Morgan Stanley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rochelle Lazarus<\/td><td>Chairman Emeritus of Ogilvy &amp; Mather<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michael Gould<\/td><td>CEO of Bloomingdale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lionel Pincus<\/td><td>Founder Warburg Pincus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"17-other-mba-programs-you-should-consider\">Other MBA Programs you should consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some other schools that are a close match to Columbia Business School in terms of GMAT and GPA, age, and work experience. We have listed the programs by stretch, match, and safety. Note that these options are presented on the basis of the schools\u2019 brand image and ranking status as a general yardstick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stretch Schools:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/harvard-business-school-class-profile-employment-reports-and-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harvard<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-gsb-mba-program-india-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanford<\/a><br>Match Schools:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/chicago-booth-mba-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Booth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wharton-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wharton<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/dartmouth-tuck-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dartmouth Tuck<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/kellogg-mba-program-school-profile-northwestern-university-employment-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northwestern\u2019s Kellogg School of Management<\/a><br>Safety Schools:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mit-sloan-mba-program-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MIT Sloan<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/uc-berkeley-haas-school-of-business-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berkeley Haas<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/dukes-fuqua-school-of-business-duke-fuqua-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Duke Fuqua<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/darden-school-of-business-mba-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virginia Darden<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>Getting into the Columbia MBA program requires an envious 685+ GMAT score. 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However, there are other costs such as accommodation and the cost of living that you incur. Learn\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-much-does-mba-cost-tips-reduce-mba-cost\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">how to reduce your MBA cost here.<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605519000057\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What GMAT Score do I need for MIT Sloan MBA?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You need at least a 700+ GMAT Score for top business schools like MIT Sloan. The average GMAT score for Columbia MBA incoming class of 2023 is 729, with a GMAT range of 540-780.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605519048198\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which are the top Business schools in USA?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some of the top MBA programs in the USA are:<br\/>1. Stanford GSB<br\/>2. 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