GMAC data show prospective business students in Chicago interested in accounting/finance.

1. WHO IN CHICAGO
IS HEADING TO BUSINESS SCHOOL?
62% 38%
Chicago metro area residents
took the GMAT exam
Male Female
33% 50% 17%
Under 25 Between 25 & 30 31 & Older
Current Industry Intended Industry*
CONSULTING
ENERGY/UTILITIES
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
HEALTHCARE
TECHNOLOGY
MANUFACTURING
GOV/NON-PROFIT
11%
8%
10%
12%
2%
6%
22%
22% PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Out of 23 US metro areas studied, Chicago has one of the highest
percentages of prospective students working in and considering the
finance/accounting sector after graduation.
WHO
WHAT
WHY
Reasons why Chicago
metro residents
are considering
business school*
HOW
M . A c c t
56% 42% 32% 29% 13%
*Respondents could choose more than one answer
PART-TIME MBA
T-T I M E M B A
FULL-TIME 2 YEAR MBA
FULL-TIME 1 YEAR MBA
FLEXIBLE MBA
F L E X I B L E M B A
Loans
Personal Earnings/Savings
Employer Support
Grants
Parental Support
Spouse/Partner Earnings
© 2014, Graduate Management Admission Council. Sources: GMAT exam data July 1, 2011-June 30,
2013; mba.com Prospective Students Survey of 677 candidates in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet
metro area considering graduate business school in 2012-2013. For more, see mba.com or
gmac.com.
30%
15%
5%
9%
5%
26%
31%
15%
11,322
Top Specific Programs Considered*
88%
35%
of prospective business
school students
are considering
MBA programs
are considering
specialized master’s
degrees in business*
Other
32%
22%
20%
13%
10%
2%
1%
Top 5
76% 75% 72% 70% 63%
1. Increase Salary
2. Job Opportunities
3. Accelerate Career Path
4. Develop Business Skills
5. Professional Credentials
Expected Financing Mix
to cover 100% of educational costs