EMBA Alumni Salaries Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2026 FT Ranking
The Financial Times 2026 Executive MBA ranking reveals that average alumni salaries have surpassed 2021 levels for the first time since the pandemic, reaching $237,892 three years post-graduation. The joint program between Kellogg School of Management and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) retains the top spot. While salaries have recovered from a 2023 low, they remain below the 2018 peak. The ranking also highlights shifts in research impact, with Wharton and Columbia leading in academic output, and notes a slight increase in employer sponsorship despite most alumni still self-funding their education.