Full-Time MBA Internship Outcomes [2025]
See where our Full-Time MBA students completed their summer internships — and find out more about their job functions, industries, and compensation.
Internship Outcomes: Class of 2026
MBA internships are a defining component of the Full-Time MBA experience at Poole College of Management. Completed during the summer between the first and second years, these full-time, paid roles allow students to apply MBA-level skills in real-world business settings while exploring career paths and building momentum toward full-time employment.
Explore detailed internship outcomes for the Class of 2026 below. To learn more about the structure, purpose and value of MBA internships, visit our Internship Experience page.
30 Students
seeking internships
100% Domestic Students
secured internships
100% International Students
secured internships
Compensation Reports
$5,083 Avg. Monthly Salary*
*Overall; For domestic students only, avg. monthly salary = $4,945
For int’l students only, avg. monthly salary = $5,496
By Industry
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Industry Mean Median Low High Healthcare (21%) $4,191 $4,332 $3,813 $4,333 Manufacturing (18%) $5,284 $3,987 $3,467 $7,800 Other (14%) $4,347 $3,207 $2,427 $8,548 Consumer Packaged Goods (11%) $6,240 $7,800 $3,120 $7,800 Technology (11%) $8,601 $9,390 $6,413 $10,000 Energy (7%) I/D I/D I/D I/D Media/Entertainment (7%) I/D I/D I/D I/D Non-Profit (4%) I/D I/D I/D I/D Real Estate (4%) I/D I/D I/D I/D Retail (4%) I/D I/D I/D I/D
By Function
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Function Mean Median Low High Marketing/Sales (36%) $5,106 $4,420 $2,773 $8,548 Operations/Logistics (21%) $4,656 $4,072 $3,467 $7,800 Consulting (14%) $7,986 $8,545 $4,853 $10,000 Other (14%) $4,767 $4,333 $3,987 $6,413 Finance/Accounting (11%) $2,773 $2,427 $2,427 $3,467 Information Technology (4%) I/D I/D I/D I/D
By Work Experience
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Work Experience Mean Median Low High 5+ years (18%) $6,211 $6,413 $3,467 $9,390 3 – 5 years (29%) $5,303 $4,165 $3,467 $10,000 1 – 3 years (25%) $4,538 $4,333 $2,773 $7,800 0 – 1 years (29%) $4,635 $3,917 $2,427 $8,548
By Undergraduate Major
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Undergrad Major Mean Median Low High Business (39%) $4,754 $3,813 $2,427 $9,390 Technical (32%) $5,116 $4,333 $3,163 $7,800 Other (29%) $5,498 $4,420 $2,427 $10,000
Internship Locations
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State Internships State Internships Arkansas 1 Pennsylvania 4 California 1 Tennessee 1 Michigan 1 Washington 1 New York 1 Wisconsin 1 North Carolina 29
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City Internships City Internships Cary 2 Greenville 2 Chapel Hill 1 Leland 1 Durham 5 Pilot Mountain 1 Franklinton 2 Raleigh 14 Greensboro 1
Sample Employers
Sample Job Titles
| Advisory Consultant | Global Medical Affairs Communications Intern |
| Brand Management Intern | MBA Intern: Commercial Leadership Development Program |
| Business Analyst | Marketing Analytics Intern |
| Business Development Intern | Program Management Intern |
| Digital Marketing Intern | Sr. Product Management Internship |
| FP&A Intern | Supply Chain Intern, International Contracts Management |