1.
WHO IN SEATTLE
IS HEADING TO BUSINESS SCHOOL?
60% 40%
Male Female
28% 46% 26%
Current Industry Intended Industry*
CONSULTING
ENERGY/UTILITIES
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
HEALTHCARE
TECHNOLOGY
MANUFACTURING
GOV/NON-PROFIT
9%
13%
7%
12%
19%
15%
2%
19% PRODUCTS & SERVICES
23%
18%
9%
9%
Out of 23 US metro areas studied, Seattle has high
percentages of prospective students working in and
considering the technology sector.
WHO
WHAT
WHY
Reasons why
Seattle area residents
are considering
business school*
HOW
FULL-TIME 2 YEAR MBA
PAR T-TIME MBA
FULL-TIME 1 YEAR MBA
FLEXIBLE MBA
F L E X I B L E M B A
ONLINE MBA
T-T I M E M B A
48% 46% 29% 26% 22%
*Respondents could choose more than one answer
Personal Earnings/Savings
Loans
Employer Support
Grants
Parental Support
Spouse/Partner Earnings
© 2014, Graduate Management Admission Council. Sources: Graduate Management
Admission Council. GMAT exam data July 1, 2011-June 30, 2013; mba.com Prospective
Students Survey of 234 candidates in the Seattle metro area considering graduate business
school in 2012-2013. For more, see mba.com or gmac.com
24%
11%
26%
26%
3,715
Top Specific Programs Considered*
Seattle area residents
took the GMAT exam
Under 25 Between 25 & 30 31 & Older
85% of prospective business
school students are
considering MBA programs
31% are considering specialized
master’s degrees in business*
Other
27%
26%
16%
15%
9%
5%
2%
Top 5
74% 73% 68% 68% 64%
1. Increase Salary
2. Job Opportunities
3. Accelerate Career Path
4. Develop Business Skills
5. Develop Leadership Skills
Expected Financing Mix
to cover 100% of educational costs