Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management reported a rebound in total median compensation for the Class of 2025, with Poets&Quants calculations showing median total pay at $200,500. The recovery was driven by a rise in median base salary to $175,000 and steady signing bonuses, even as early hiring metrics cooled. Kellogg’s consulting pipeline strengthened, accounting for 38% of accepted offers, underscoring consulting’s continued dominance in elite MBA placements. But offers and acceptances within three months slipped from previous years — 88% received offers within three months and 86% had accepted — signaling softer short-term recruiting despite robust pay. For career-services teams and deans, the data matter for employer engagement strategies and alumni advising: strong pay preserves brand value, while slowing early-hire rates highlight the need for extended recruiting timelines and alternative employer networks.