Scheller students at Welcom Back Social with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets mascot Buzz.
When it comes to employment outcomes, few MBA programs can match the consistent strength of Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business. It’s not just that the numbers are good, they’re strong year after year. The school’s Jones MBA Career Center has earned a reputation as one of the most effective in the country, combining deep employer relationships with a high-touch advising model that begins before students even set foot on campus.
The results speak for themselves. For the full-time MBA class of 2023, Scheller reported a 96% employment rate within three months of graduation and an average starting salary of $154,679, both program records. For the class of 2024, in what most schools agree has been one of the toughest MBA job markets in a decade, 88.4% of graduates landed full-time positions within three months, with an average salary of $146,260. Those numbers tell a story of coherence and resilience.
Behind those results is a small but mighty team at the Jones MBA Career Center. Staffed by dedicated career advisors who specialize by industry, the center emphasizes personalized advice, networking and building long-term relationships with employers. The school’s career center has helped many students successfully enter new industries each year.
The location of the school is another strategic advantage. Located in the heart of Atlanta’s Tech Square, Scheller is surrounded by more than 100 technology startups, Fortune 500 headquarters, and innovation labs. That proximity gives MBAs immediate access to employers, mentorships and internships in sectors such as consulting, finance and, increasingly, technology. Recruiters don’t have to arrive by plane; They are right at the end of the street.
However, what really sets Scheller apart is the way he combines academic experience with professional preparation. A notable example is the healthcare consulting practice, where MBA students worked directly with Piedmont Hospital executives to evaluate the business case for a new outpatient surgery center. Students toured operating rooms, observed patient workflows, and provided strategic recommendations. It’s a hands-on project that bridges classroom learning and real-world decision-making, giving students a story worth telling in interviews.
Scheller’s employment outcomes also benefit from its internship-to-job pipeline. Almost all students complete a summer internship, many of which turn into full-time offers. Career Center staff work closely with students to schedule interviews early in the fall semester, ensuring that by spring most MBAs have a secured offer. It’s a model that rewards structure, preparation and relationship management – three things Jones’ team does exceptionally well.