Full-time MBA
Career Education & Coaching
Texas McCombs offers dedicated career resources and support to set you up for success, not only in your first post-MBA job, but throughout your long-term career journey.
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Unrivaled Return on Investment
At Texas McCombs, the return on your investment is unrivaled through the combination of a transformative educational experience, a stellar reputation (#16 Full-Time MBA), access to a vast alumni network, and proven career outcomes. The McCombs MBA offers intangible returns – enduring relationships, support through life's milestones, and a community where classmates contribute to your personal and professional growth.
Class of 2024 Outcomes
Salary & Signing Bonus
Salary & Signing Bonus
Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 secured an average base salary of $151,178, complemented by an average signing bonus of $31,003.

Timing of Employment Offers
Timing of Employment Offers
Of the 221 students who matriculated in the Full-Time MBA Class of 2024, 86% of students pursuing employment received a job offer within three months after graduation. 85% accepted positions.
Job Acceptances by Industry
Job Acceptances by Industry
Consulting remained a leading choice with 30% of graduates entering the field, followed by technology (22%) and financial services (17%).
School Facilitated Resources
School Facilitated Resources
The Texas McCombs MBA ecosystem proved exceptionally effective in launching graduates’ careers, with 78% of the Class of 2024 securing positions through school-facilitated resources.
Class of 2024 Career Outcomes
The Texas McCombs MBA ecosystem proved exceptionally effective in launching graduates’ careers, with 78% of the Class of 2024 securing positions through school-facilitated resources. This remarkable outcome underscores the strength and agility of our career preparation framework, with 57% of accepted offers originating from McCombs-facilitated internships and another 21% through our Corporate Partner Ecosystem.
Full-Time MBA Class of 2023 Career Outcomes
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MBA EMPLOYMENT REPORT
Your degree starts paying dividends immediately - in large part because of how quickly and effectively you’ll advance in your career post-graduation. Learn about the Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 career outcomes in our Employment Report and Salary Statistics Sheet.

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Career Resources

All Full-Time MBA students have access to a range of resources and support from the Texas McCombs Career Management and Corporate Relations (CMCR) team and from one of the largest and most engaged alumni networks in the world.

Career Advising

You’ll have access to a team of dedicated career consultants for professional advising and to connect you with resources such as planning, training, and alumni support. You’ll also be matched with a 2nd Year Career Fellow who will provide you with guidance and firsthand knowledge of the recruiting process.

Employer Connections

Almost 400 different employers participate in various Texas McCombs MBA recruiting events – networking receptions, career fairs, and information sessions, and more. There are countless ways to meet your future employer while pursuing your degree.

Speciality Coaching

As part of the Texas McCombs+ program, you’ll have access to communication and specialty coaches – seasoned experts who are ready to work with you one-on-one to refine your skills in communication, leadership, strategy, organizational culture, and much more.

Education & Training

Your first semester, you’ll take BA 181 – Strategic Career Planning, a core MBA course designed to identify and begin developing your professional goals. You’ll perform a self-assessment, practice interviewing techniques, build out your personal brand and social media networking strategies, and learn how to research career options.

Alumni Network

As a Texas McCombs MBA, you will join a passionate and powerful network of Longhorn alumni around the world.

  • 540,000+ University of Texas at Austin alumni in 176 countries
  • 103,000+ McCombs School of Business alumni in 102 countries
  • 23,000+ Texas McCombs MBA alumni

 Learn more about the McCombs alumni community.

Choose Your Career Path

Career Enhancer

I want to continue an upward trajectory in the same career function or industry.

Career Explorer

I'm curious about other industries and functions and would like to learn about different career paths while I pursue my MBA.

Career Switcher

I know that I want to transition to a different function and/or industry.

Entrepreneur

I want to become a founder or join a startup. Or I'm already a founder or part of a startup but want to sharpen my business skills.

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Alumni Career Management for life

After you graduate, no matter what career stage you are in, as a Texas McCombs MBA alumnus, you’ll have access to career management resources for life. Whether you’re seeking a new job, ready to make a career transformation, or looking to stay connected and nurture your network, the McCombs Alumni Career Management team is available to provide resources, coaching, and support.

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Start your application and begin your journey to becoming a Texas McCombs MBA.
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