The Financial Times' 2025 Executive MBA Ranking reports steady salary growth for Executive MBA graduates, with average base salaries rising 4.4% to nearly $230,000.
In contrast, traditional MBA and online programme earnings stagnated or fell, with online MBA graduates earning US$180,000 and traditional MBA graduates earning US$150,000, a 3.2% decrease.
Despite a decline in employer-sponsored fees, the EMBA continues to attract students, with 54% now self-funded, up from 39% over the past decade.
The Washington University-Fudan EMBA programme ranked top for the first time.
Author's summary: EMBA graduates see steady salary growth amidst stagnating traditional MBA earnings.