Placement

Class of 2017

While our professional development staff is still compiling our Employment Report for the Class of 2017, we are happy to share some highlights with you! As of July 2017, many members of the cohorts have accepted job offers. Some of the hiring companies include:

MSF Class of 2017 Average Salary

$71,000

Class of 2016: $67,600
Class of 2015: $68,000
Class of 2014: $68,300

MSF Class of 2017 Average Signing Bonus*

$6,800

*Approximately 20% of graduates reported signing bonuses

Class of 2016

88% of students employed within 3 months of graduation

76% of students had offers by graduation

Companies That Hired MSF Class of 2016

MSF Class of 2016 Job Titles

MSF Class of 2016 Average Salary

$67,600

Class of 2015: $68,000
Class of 2014: $68,300

Class of 2015

Companies That Hired MSF Class of 2015

MSF Class of 2015 Geographic Distribution of Job Placements

• Great Philadelphia Area: 47%
  
• Greater New York Area: 42%
  
• Southeast US: 5%
  
• Northeastern US: 5%
  

MSF Class of 2015 Placement by Function

• Investment Banking: 24%
• Consulting: 14%
• Investment Management:9%
• Private Wealth Management: 5%
  
• Private Equity: 5%
• Commercial Banking: 9%
• Coprorate Finance: 10%
• Diversified Financial Services: 14%
• Other Finance 5%
• Continued Education: 5%

MSF Class of 2015 Average Salary

$68,000

Class of 2014: $68,300

PhD Placements

Typically, a few students pursue their MSF in order to launch their career in academia. Some students choose to attend a PhD immediately after attending Villanova, while others join the workforce prior to returning to school. Over the past two years, our alumni have enrolled in PhD programs at Rowan University, Drexel University and the University of Georgia. For students who wish to continue on in a PhD program, the Villanova MSF Fellowship is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable research experience.