Strong Return on Investment
The Kelley Direct Class of 2010’s salaries increased 27% during their time in the program, on average. That’s a strong ROI.
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Wondering about the worth of a Kelley MBA in this economy?
Enrolling in a top-notch MBA program is a big decision. You want to know that the investment of your time and money will pay off in the long run. For the Kelley Direct graduates of 2010, their educational investment has already paid off handsomely.
According to recent surveys, the KD Class of 2010:
- Received an average salary increase from $70,400 to $89,100—that’s a 27% increase—from the time they began our MBA program to the time they graduated.
- On average, 2010 KD graduates can expect their educational investment to pay off in less than four years! For students receiving employer support, the pay off time is even shorter.
- By graduation, 57% of the KD Class of 2010 had been promoted. Of those promoted, nearly 90% were promoted within their current organization.
KD alum Alex Kotula earned two promotions and saw his salary increase by 28% from the time he began the program until his recent graduation. He directly applies the skills he learned in Kelley Direct to the challenges he faces everyday at Cummins. According to Alex, the virtual nature of the teamwork required in KD taught him how to better “collaborate, take direction, and lead in a setting where your team can’t always quickly gather in a conference room.” Real-world education that pays off in real life.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, look no further than Kelley Direct! Contact us for more information or sign up for an upcoming Virtual Open House.

