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Career Outcomes

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

See more salary and career data


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:

  • Direct feedback from employers and career coaches
  • Realistic interview scenarios
  • Greater competence and confidence
  • Build your network and explore career paths through exclusive access to industry leaders.

    Connect across programs
    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.

    Attend events like:

    • 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

    Mentorship at Foster

    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 shares how she used her MSBA to pivot to a data-driven career at Google.Read More

    Prarthana Kejriwal, Data Transformation Lead, Google

    Bridget Bills shares how Foster’s curriculum and networking sharpened her analytical skills and propelled her career at Brooks RunningRead More

    Bridget Bills, Analyst at Brooks Running

    Shobhit Makhija shares how UW Foster prepared him to excel in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) roleRead More

    Shobhit Makhija, Site Reliability Engineer at Major League Soccer (MLS)

    Zach Charat shares how the Foster MSBA helped him transition from the global health sector to a thriving role at SalesforceRead More

    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

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