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- 1. WHO IN SEATTLE IS HEADING TO BUSINESS SCHOOL? 60% 40% Male Female 28% 46% 26% Current Industry Intended Industry* CONSULTING ENERGY/UTILITIES FINANCE/ACCOUNTING HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING GOV/NON-PROFIT 9% 13% 7% 12% 19% 15% 2% 19% PRODUCTS & SERVICES 23% 18% 9% 9% Out of 23 US metro areas studied, Seattle has high percentages of prospective students working in and considering the technology sector. WHO WHAT WHY Reasons why Seattle area residents are considering business school* HOW FULL-TIME 2 YEAR MBA PAR T-TIME MBA FULL-TIME 1 YEAR MBA FLEXIBLE MBA F L E X I B L E M B A ONLINE MBA T-T I M E M B A 48% 46% 29% 26% 22% *Respondents could choose more than one answer Personal Earnings/Savings Loans Employer Support Grants Parental Support Spouse/Partner Earnings © 2014, Graduate Management Admission Council. Sources: Graduate Management Admission Council. GMAT exam data July 1, 2011-June 30, 2013; mba.com Prospective Students Survey of 234 candidates in the Seattle metro area considering graduate business school in 2012-2013. For more, see mba.com or gmac.com 24% 11% 26% 26% 3,715 Top Specific Programs Considered* Seattle area residents took the GMAT exam Under 25 Between 25 & 30 31 & Older 85% of prospective business school students are considering MBA programs 31% are considering specialized master’s degrees in business* Other 27% 26% 16% 15% 9% 5% 2% Top 5 74% 73% 68% 68% 64% 1. Increase Salary 2. Job Opportunities 3. Accelerate Career Path 4. Develop Business Skills 5. Develop Leadership Skills Expected Financing Mix to cover 100% of educational costs