Business schools reported mixed employment outcomes for 2025 graduates: technology hiring rebounded at several top programs after a recent lull, while overall placement rates and median compensation softened from pandemic peaks. Duke Fuqua’s employment report showed a tech uptick—tech hiring rose to 15.6%—but median base pay fell to $160,000 for the Class of 2025. At Berkeley Haas the rebound was sharper: tech returned to the top industry share for graduates and total compensation reached a record for that school, albeit placement percentages remained consistent with a tightened market. Career centers emphasized diversified pipelines, expanded employer engagement, and support for experiential credentials as priorities for 2026 recruiting. For campus leaders, the message is that students remain employable but must demonstrate AI literacy, internships and microcredentials that align with employer demand.