How to Become a Management Consultant
Advise organizations on improving efficiency, profitability, and strategic positioning through data-driven recommendations. It typically requires a bachelor's degree (mba, master of business administration, preferred), with a median salary of $99,410 per year and faster than average projected job growth.
Median pay
$99,410/yr
Typical range
$52,000 to $176,000
Job growth
10%
Openings / yr
82,400
Majors that lead here
Key skills
- Strategic Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Client Management
Helpful certifications
- CMC (Certified Management Consultant)
- PMP
- Six Sigma
Is this career a fit?
Remote-friendly
65/100
Work-life balance
38/100
Stress level
62/100
Satisfaction
74/100
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Take the major quizSalary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET. National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.