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University of Pennsylvania Placement overview

University of Pennsylvania or UPenn records an overall employment rate of 78% for its graduating class of 2022.. The overall  median salary was recorded at USD 80,000 and The highest recruitments were made under Consulting industry where over 100+ students were placed.  In terms of function, around 38  students were involved in the Administration industry. University of Pennsylvania placement record for the year 2022 was 94.1%. The Upenn starting salary for Financial Services this year was USD 85,000.

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Upenn MBA Placement Highlights

We can see that the median full time salary was USD  175,000 and some of the top employers were Accenture Strategy, Adobe Inc., Achieve Partners, Amazon , American Express etc. 

Variables

Statistics

Total Number of Students

852

Median Full Time Salary

USD 175,000

Minimum Work Experience

5 years

Highest Employment by Industry

Financial Services

Job Acceptance Rate

96.2%

Top Employers

Achieve Partners, Amazon, American Express, Adobe etc.

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Upenn Undergraduate Class profile

The below table shows the undergraduate class profile of 2022:

Particulars

Data

Total Matriculated

521

Female

52%

Identified asStudents of Colour(US Citizens / Permanent Residents)

68%

Are from historically underrepresented races and ethnicities

26%

Number of Countries represented ( home address)

64

First generation

15%

Upenn MBA Class Profile

The below table shows the MBA class profile of 2022:

Particulars

Data

Total Enrolled

880

Male

423

Female

457

U.S Students of Colour

311

International Students 

315

Top Employers at UPenn  

The top employers at UPenn for its class of 2022 are categorized below based on the type of sector:  

Company Name 

Total Students Recruited 

Consulting  

McKinsey & Company 

44 

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 

32 

Bain & Company 

19 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania 

30 

Teach For America 

Success Academy Charter Schools (NY) 

Financial Services 

Goldman Sachs 

44 

JPMorgan Chase & Co. 

38 

Morgan Stanley 

32 

Healthcare  

Penn Medicine 

31 

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 

15 

Massachusetts General Hospital 

Media, Journalism, Entertainment 

The Walt Disney Company 

United Talent Agency 

NBCUniversal 

Technology 

Microsoft 

25 

Amazon  

22 

Facebook  

22 

Non-Profit & Government 

Fulbright Program – U.S. Department of State 

National Institutes of Health 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Other Industries 

Anheuser-Busch 

McMaster-Carr 

Tesla 

Check: Popular Job Sectors in US

Upenn Undergraduate Average Salary by Jobs

From the given below table we can see that the highest median salary in the year 2022 was from the Consulting background. In the year 2021 the highest salary was also from the Consulting background.

Industry

Average Median Salary (2021)

Average Median Salary (2022)

Administration

USD 45,000

USD 57,000

Consulting

USD 87,000

USD 100,00

Advertising / Media Planning

USD 51,000

USD 62,500

Business Development

USD 69,000

USD 74,500

Clinical Other - Non-Nursing

USD 36,400

USD 32,240

Check: Working in US as an International Student

Placement Comparison for Top Courses

The average mean salary in the Real Estate sector was the highest in the year 2022, however,in the year 2021 the highest paying sector was Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology. The below given table shows the placement comparison between the year 2021 and 2022: 

Industries

Average Mean Salary (2021)

Average Mean Salary (2022)

Technology

USD 20,000

USD 44,018

Real Estate / Wholesale

USD 45,000

USD 67,000

Legal Services

USD 37,440

USD 43,532

Healthcare

USD 20,800

USD 31,200

Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology

USD 50,000

USD 45,000

Check: 10 popular part-time campus jobs for students in the US

Campus Placement Support

Peer Career Advisor Virtual Pop-Ins- Pop-ins are 15 minutes appointments where undergraduate students are trained to help answer questions about cover letters, resume, handshake, jobs etc.
Pre-Health Peer Coach Virtual Drop-Ins- The Pre-Health Peer Coach answers queries about your classes, extracurricular activities and how to develop your interest in health care at Penn.

Study/Work Options after Graduation

The below given table shows the study/work option the graduates of Upenn chose after their graduation:

 

Variables 

Outcomes

Full- Time Employment 

75.1%

Continuing Education

16.2%

Seeking Employment

4.7%

Part- time Employment

1.6%

Seeking Continuing Education

1.2%

Volunteering

0.4%

Military

0.4%

Not Seeking Employment

0.3%

Upenn Internship Placement Compensation

Some of the students this year had more than one internship. The table given below shows the monthly median salary for the year 2022:

Industry

Monthly Median Compensation

Consulting

USD 14,517

Consumer Products

USD 8,000

Energy

USD 8,125

Financial Services

USD 12,500

Fintech

USD 8,667

Healthcare

USD 9,100

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Average packages & top recruiters 2025

Top Recruiters

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.5/5
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Part time work4
Post study jobs3.2
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life3.3
Value for money3.3
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Safety2.8
Indian Food3.3
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MSE Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics - Batch of 2024
3.7
Give a second thought before applying.
Tips: The university life here is very much different from that in India. At least in engineering, students spend most of their time completing assignments and completing lectures. UPenn doesn't offer scholarships to Master's students but you can apply for part-time job as soon as you are on campus which will help you meet your living costs. Though the city is great, I would advise anybody who is coming to definitely give it a second thought as the job market right now is not good and doesn't look like will be better soon.
Likes (Public transportation): Philadelphia has buses, inter and intra-city trains, subways as well as trams. Also, it is easy to get cabs. Philadelphia as a city is small, hence, it is easy to go from one place to another through public transport. Furthermore, the university is located in the heart so one can go to most places by walking or cycling.
Dislikes (Value for money): Being an IVY League, the fee for the program is a lot. But compared to other universities UPenn doesn't have affiliation with the working industry. So the students don't get any benefit while looking for jobs in the market. At least in the US going to cheaper universities would be a better choice
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Scientific Computing, MSE - Batch of 0
3.5
Best learning experience.
Tips: The University might not exactly be what you expected. It is a great learning experience, and there are a lot of things to do, that it can become overwhelming and stressful at times. But if I were to choose to do it again, at some other time, with a better job market, I would. Try not to get distracted by a lot of things you see around you, as that can happen initially.
Likes (Public transportation): Philly has great and affordable public transport, you can reach pretty much anywhere in 30-40 mins, and most places of interest, downtown can be accessed in 10-15mins through the subway from University, and the transport runs at longer hours, although not the safest way to travel during certain hours the day if you're alone, but that comes in safety as per the city. The connectivity and timing itself are great.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are no Indian food options in University dining, and in general Indian food options around Philly are although not limited, but are not excellent, or anywhere close to what you can find in cities like NYC, Jersey or Chicago. There is a lot of frozen food at Indian Stores, but that is not the most healthy option out there.
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Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2025
2.7
The university has a good campus and loads of resources to live a wholesome student life.
Tips: The university is expensive and the city is not really that safe. The workload is high with a lot of assignments. The university offers a diverse range of courses but lacks concentration on one. Prospects of engineering jobs are low with not many university recruiters approaching students for post-study options.
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MSE Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.6
Biotech research powerhouse. Amazing opportunities.
Tips: For the CBE department, most research is in the biotech sector and so are the jobs and internships. Professors are very nice and will help you if you ask for it. The courses are tough but are of very high quality. However, the CBE courses are very theoretical.
Dislikes (Safety): Philadelphia is not a very safe city. There are lots of break-ins and thefts. Cycles parked outside will get stolen even if locked. The Penn campus is very safe with good security. Penn also has shuttles that run at night and walking escorts for student safety.
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Robotics, MSE - Batch of 2024
4.3
Lots of work and hard courses but great program. Effort is respected
Tips: The classes consist of diverse ethnicities and you hence experience an initial cultural shock. Scholarships are not available for MS students. RA opportunities are also very selective for MS students. TA opportunities are much easier to come by. Quite happy with my choice of university.
Likes (Student Life): Regular socializing events are conducted on campus. Study environment is not too stressful. Happy hours are organized once a month by every department and apart from that all the festivities also have an associated event. Regional festivities are dealt with by the Pan-Asian community and it depends on their yearly budget.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Hard to find a job that sponsors H1B. The green card process is another big headache. H1B is got through a lottery system and is then renewed every 3 years until you are eligible to apply for a green card. And you need to hold the green card for a certain number of years before you are eligible for citizenship.
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Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2024
3
Challenging and Stressful but equally rewarding experience at this college.
Tips: There are no scholarships available and there is no significant cultural shift. Transitioning with respect to weather may take time. Overall, university courses are good but challenging, and finding jobs and internship can be difficult. While on-campus jobs are available and helpful, they do not offer any tuition fee waivers.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at this college are highly approachable and knowledgeable. They employ an intuitive teaching method and assign practical tasks. The teaching faculty is mostly of Asian and American background representing all types of specializations in Electrical engineering. The courses are rather challenging and not easy.
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University of Pennsylvania Placement FAQs

Q:   What is the placement record of the UPenn in the consulting sector?

A: 

The class of 2022 of the University of Pennsylvania recorded an overall employment rate of 78%. The highest recruitments were made in the consulting industry where over 100+ students were placed. The median starting salary for graduates of the class of 2022 was USD 75,000/INR 62L. Meanwhile, the mean salary of UPenn graduates was USD 30,000/INR 25L.

*USD/INR = 83.00

Q:   Which were some of the top employers for graduates of 2022 at UPenn?

A: 

 Some of the top employers of the year 2022 were:

Upenn Top Employers of 2022

Accenture Strategy

Apple

Adobe INC.

Amazon

Achieve Partners

American Express

Alpine Investors

Apollo Global Management

Q:   What is the placement rate for UPenn?

A: 

 UPenn records an overall employment rate of 78% for its graduating class of 2022. The overall  median salary was recorded at USD 80,000 and The highest recruitments were made under Consulting industry where over 100+ students were placed.

Q:   What type of student does UPenn accept?

A: 

Upenn look for students who are passionate in their work and show interest outside of the class in various co-curricular activities and possess leadership qualities as well.

Q:   How many international students does UPenn accept?

A: 

 Around 12,222 international students applied for admission to Penn's undergraduate schools for Fall 2022 and 431 (3.5 percent) received admissions offers. Thirteen percent of the first-year class is international students.

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At the University of Pennsylvania UPenn, the median annual base salary for the graduates is around USD 175,000 (INR 1.46 Cr). Whereas, the median signing bonus as well as the median guaranteed bonus is USD 30,000 (INR 25 L). Given below are some details of the UPenn University placements:

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Placement Rate

98.7%

Median Annual Base SalaryUSD 175,000 (INR 1.46 Cr)
Median Signing BonusUSD 30,000 (INR 25 L)
Median Guaranteed BonusUSD 30,000 (INR 25 L)
Top Recruiting CompaniesGoogle, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, McKinsey & Company etc.
Top IndustriesBusiness Development, Education, Healthcare Services, Research, Engineering, etc.

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