Career Outcomes
In Seattle and across the county, companies are hiring Foster MSBA graduates. Our career services team can help you land your dream role in industries ranging from healthcare to tech.
From start to finish, Foster offers a community that supports career growth. All MSBA students get direct support from Foster’s EY Center for Career Advancement — and from the University of Washington’s active and influential alumni network.
The Foster MSBA gives you an advantage—the expertise you need to break into new roles, get promoted, and forge a leadership path. We’re here to partner with you every step of the way.
83%
received job offer within 6 months of graduation
106K
average starting salary
33%
average signing bonus
Career Resources and Services
Foster’s EY Center for Career Advancement offers career management services to Master of Science in Business Analytics students.
Access to career services include:
Personalized guidance to advance your career with confidence.
One-on-one coaching empowers you to define what success looks like and build a strategy to achieve it. Our coaches help you make informed choices and stay aligned with your personal and professional values.
Work one-on-one to:
- Clarify goals and priorities
- Build a long-term vision
- Navigate key decisions and transitions
Get coaching for:
- Resume and cover letter refinement
- Portfolio development
- Targeted job and internship search strategies
- Overcoming professional roadblocks
Flexible, skill-building resources to boost your career readiness.
Designed for both independent learners and collaborative environments, workshops support your ongoing growth throughout your program.
Choose your format:
- Live sessions
- On-demand modules
Build essential skills:
- Resume writing
- LinkedIn optimization
- Elevator pitch development
- Personal branding
Practice with professionals and get feedback that sharpens your edge.
Mock interviews simulate real-world hiring situations, helping you refine your communication and problem-solving skills in a low-stakes environment.
Prepare for interview types:
- Functional (skills-based)
- Behavioral (experience-based)
- Case (consulting-style)
What you’ll gain:
Build your network and explore career paths through exclusive access to industry leaders.
Engage with peers and professionals from across Foster’s degree offerings for broader connections and insights. Gain access to Private LinkedIn groups and Foster’s online alumni directory.
Explore opportunities
These experiences expand your reach and deepen your understanding of industries, roles, and workplace cultures, essential preparation for your next step.
- Networking mixers
- Coffee chats
- Company info sessions
- Industry panels
- Company visits
- Speaker series
- Career fairs
One-on-one mentorship from industry veterans to support your career growth.
Mentorship at Foster provides deeper insight into industry trends, leadership paths, and decision-making strategies. It’s a personalized relationship focused on long-term growth.
Get matched with experienced alumni and Senior professionals in your field.
Explore:
- Real-world leadership decisions
- Long-term career alignment
- Strategic thinking at the executive level
Immersive career exploration experiences across top business hubs.
These curated visits introduce you to a variety of roles, functions, and company cultures in key cities. They also help you determine if relocation aligns with your goals.
Explore cities like:
- San Francisco
- Austin
- Portland
- And beyond
Each trek includes:
- Behind-the-scenes company access
- Candid conversations with leadership
- Exposure to workplace culture and regional ecosystems
Alumni Success Stories
Leverage the power of 60,000+ alumni across the globe to achieve your career goals.
Prarthana Kejriwal, Data Transformation Lead, Google
Bridget Bills, Analyst at Brooks Running
Shobhit Makhija, Site Reliability Engineer at Major League Soccer (MLS)
Zach Charat, Decision Scientist at Salesforce
Popular job titles and major employers
Companies Hiring
Foster MSBA Graduates
Amazon
Bytedance
FICO
Insurify
Panda Restaurant Group
PAR
Pegasus Tech Ventures
REI
SAP Concur
SHEIN
Tetra Pak
UW IHME
Job Titles of
Foster MSBA Graduates
Associate Analytics Consultant
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Operations Strategy Associate
Program Manager
Quality Assurance Engineer
Risk Analyst
Senior Data Analyst
Technical Producer
Salary Data Breakdown
By Industry
Technology
$123K
43% of class of 2024
Financial Services
$83K
10% of class of 2024
Consulting
$95K
10% of class of 2024
Manufacturing
$83K
3% of class of 2024
Healthcare
$100K
3% of class of 2024
Media
$70K
3% of class of 2024
Transportation & Logistics
$73K
3% of class of 2024
By years of experience
Less than 2 years experience
$74K
2-4 years experience
$100K
4+ years experience
$116K
By student visa status
US Citizens & Permanent residents
$102K
International
$103K