Class of 2024 Career Success
Talent for Every Opportunity
I’m pleased to present the employment report for the Georgetown University Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Class of 2024. In a year marked by economic uncertainty, evolving work environments, and increasing pressure on organizations to do more with less, our graduates have navigated these turbulent times with remarkable resilience, determination, and adaptability.
The Georgetown MSF program stands out among its peers for several key reasons. Notably, our class of 165 graduates – whether in our full-time or part-time programs – ranks among the largest MSF cohorts in the country. This scale not only highlights the breadth of our program but also reflects the diversity of experiences our graduates bring to the workforce. From ages 23 to 55, from entry-level analysts to seasoned CFOs, and spanning all regions of the United States, the Class of 2024 represents a dynamic crosssection of the modern workforce.
This report provides an in-depth look at the career trajectories of our graduates within six months of graduation. To ensure a comprehensive and accurate analysis, we’ve leveraged a variety of data sources, including selfreported salary figures and publicly available career information. We adhere to best practices established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers and the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance, while striving to go above and beyond these guidelines to offer a more detailed and nuanced picture of our graduates’ career progressions and successes.
The overall class achieved an average salary of $119,040, with a median salary of $106,500 – strong figures that provide a broad snapshot of the group and match trends in hiring and compensation landscape in the field. These numbers only tell part of the story, however. To better capture the diverse experiences of our graduates, we’ve separated the data into two distinct categories: pre-experience graduates (those with less than four years of professional experience) and experienced graduates (those with more than four years of experience). This distinction allows for a clearer understanding of the value the Georgetown MSF degree provides at different stages of one’s career.
For many of our pre-experience graduates, this was their first foray into the finance world. Their early career achievements in securing roles and advancing in the field are notable and stand as a testament to their commitment and capability in a highly competitive job market. Meanwhile, for our experienced graduates, this year marked a pivotal moment of career progression – whether through promotions, lateral moves to new opportunities, or senior leadership appointments.
The achievements of the MSF Class of 2024 are a direct result of both their hard work and dedication and the strength of the Georgetown MSF community. Our deepest gratitude goes to the alumni who paved the way for this class, the employers who trusted in their potential, the faculty, the MSF program team, and the career advising team who provided personalized guidance. In the spirit of cura personalis, it truly takes a collective effort to support the growth of the next generation of finance leaders – a commitment we are all deeply invested in.
As you read through the report, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating the successes of the Class of 2024 and continue to support those who are striving to elevate their careers today and in the future.
Best wishes,
Thomas R. Stowell, Associate Dean for MSF Career Management and Strategic Initiatives
Employment Overview
Class of 2024
$119,040
Average Base Salary
$91,902 for Pre-Experience Students*
$146,179 for Experienced Students**
98 %
$106,500
Median Base Salary
$90,000 for Pre-Experience Students
$123,000 for Experienced Students
Employment Rate Within Six Months of Graduation
95% for Pre-Experience Students 100% for Experienced Students
Class of 2024 Profile Data
» 165 Students: 106 Pre-Experience, 59 Experienced » Age Range: 22-55 Years
Three-Year Comparison of Comprehensive Salary Data
Classes of 2022-2024
$124,276 Average Base Salary
$117,666 Median Base Salary For salary data, the sample size is 82. For all other career data, the sample size is 148.
Average salary increase for experienced students between the time of admission and six months of graduation. 75%
* Pre-experience students have four or fewer years of work experience prior to entering the program. ** Experienced students have more than four years of work experience prior to entering the program.
Graduates with 0-4 Years of Work Experience
95%
$91,902
$90,000 Median Base Salary $36,768 Average value of year one non-base compensation
of early career graduates were employed within six months of graduation. 5% were still in the job search.
Investment Banking
Consulting - Management or Finance
Wealth Management
Asset / Portfolio Management
Banking or Capital Markets
Corporate Finance
Real Estate
Private Equity
Government, Public Administration
Other
Military or Aerospace
Mergers and Acquisitions
Healthcare, Medicine, or Biotech
Entrepreneurship
Audit, Tax, or Assurance
Employers for Pre-Experience Graduates
AARP, African Development Bank, Alantra, ALM First, Alter Domus, Atlantic Global Risk, Baird, Bank of America*, Blackstone, Bloomberg, BMO Capital Markets, Booz Allen Hamilton*, Bourne Partners, Bridge Alternatives, Capital One, CBRE, Chilmark Partners, CICC US Securities, Deloitte, Empire Investment Bank, EY, Freddie Mac, Georgia Power, GLC Advisors, God Speed Capital Management, Goldman Sachs, Houlihan Lokey, Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc., Illumnia, Isquared Capital, JPMorganChase*, JPMorgan Private Bank*, Kearney and Associates, Kipps DeSanto, LEK Consulting*, Liberfield Capital, Lucid Capital Markets, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley, Northern Trust Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Perella Wineberg Partners, PwC, RMA Associates, Rockefeller Capital Management, Santander, South Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banking, Spectrum Wealth Services, T Rowe Price, Terra, The BlackChamber Group, The Calstar Group, Tri-Harbor Financial Group, Truist Securities, United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Space Force, Vermillion Capital, Wells Fargo
* Denotes
Alumni Profiles
Internships - Class of 2024
20 % of pre-experience students in the traditional full-time track completed an internship during the summer between their first and second year. Companies that sponsored paid internships include:
Annapolis Capital Partners
Bank of America
Community Bank
Edgemont Capital partners
Emerald Intel
EY
FJ Capital Management
Grant Thornton
KippsDeSanto
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Group
Mercer
Perella Weinberg Partners
Rockefeller Capital Management
Tenet Financial Group
Truist Securities
Zurich North American Investment Management
Experienced Graduates’ Career Success
Employers for Experienced Graduates
Abbott Laboratories, Allstate, Amazon, Apex Advisors, Audubon Dentist, Bain Capital Management, Bank of America*, Bates White Economic Consulting, Bellweather, Bowman Consulting, Broad Street Realty, Castle Oak Securities, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Citi, DC Government*, EY, Fidelity Investments, FINRA, FTI Consulting*, Goldman Sachs, GS Consulting, GSA, Gulmohar Capital Partners, Houlihan Lokey, International Monetary Fund*, JLL, JPMorganChase, Kaiser Permanente, Meketa Investment Group, Morgan Stanley*, National Science and Technology Metals Association, NOVA Capital Partners, PwC, Red Hill, Renewable Energy Group, Riveron, Rock Creek, S&P Global, StoneX Group, TD Bank, The Carlyle Group, U.S. Department of the Treasury, United States Air Force*, United States Navy, US Bank, Vanguard
* Denotes companies that employ more than one experienced graduate from the MSF Class of 2024
Alumni Profiles
Consultant
Bates White Economic Consulting Washington, D.C.
Paul
Senior Financial Analyst
The Carlstar Group Nashville, Tennessee
The MSF Clinics
The MSF program offers students the unique opportunity to participate in MSF Clinics. Since 2016, the MSF program has partnered with local, regional, national, and global companies to offer an optional eight-week, internship-like experience. Twice per year (summer and winter), students collaborate with leading companies on real-world projects, allowing them to apply the skills and knowledge gained in their coursework to solve complex problems, address business issues, and tackle specific scenarios. This hands-on experience provides invaluable exposure to industry challenges and enhances their ability to make an immediate impact in the workforce.
We are grateful to our alumni and partner employers, including project sponsors for this year’s clinics: Alverez and Marsal, Deloitte, Google, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, PNC, Rock Hall Partners, the Southeast Regional Center, and Victor Capital Partners for their continued collaboration. These signature programs have become transformative for students seeking career pivots or promotions, and are praised by employers as an exemplary model for bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application.
Hein, MSF’24
Rainier Loro Barrett, MSF’24
Where Graduates Work
By Region, Top metropolitan areas are noted on map.
“Georgetown’s MSF program prepares graduates to tackle today’s business challenges, adapt to innovations, and lead teams in a constantly evolving economy. Our diverse student body, representing all corners of the country, benefits from a flexible blended classroom model, enabling them to study and succeed from anywhere. We are grateful to the employers who hire and promote our graduates, and we look forward to witnessing their continued success as they lead and drive impact in the organizations they serve, in the District and beyond.”
Mackenzie Lowenthal, Senior Associate Director, MSF Career Management
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Career Statistics were gathered in accordance with guidance provided by NACE and MBACSEA, two preeminent professional organizations that provide guidance for firstdestination and post-graduation statistics collection and reporting.
