Does education really pay off? At Rome Business School, the answer is a definitive yes. Our new Employment Report 2026 confirms that specialized training remains the most effective driver for professional growth. It is more than just a degree; it is a measurable Return on Investment (ROI) that redefines the market value of our graduates.
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The report provides a quantitative analysis of how high-level managerial education impacts careers. For 81.2% of graduates, completing a Master’s degree led to an immediate salary adjustment. The average salary increase recorded is +38.14%, with specific peaks in high-demand sectors:
Beyond salary figures, the 2026 Report highlights a high degree of professional mobility. 70% of students utilized the Master as a tool for a “career pivot,” successfully changing their sector of employment, functional role, or geographical location within one year of graduation.
This transformation is accompanied by a significant shift in managerial seniority: 90.6% of alumni took on greater responsibilities, marking a clear transition from operational roles to strategic leadership positions. Furthermore, 84.1% of graduates confirm they have directly applied the skills acquired during the Master to their current job.
The link between Rome Business School and the corporate world is supported by a 98% overall placement rate. This ecosystem facilitates direct access to top-tier employers through a network of over 1,000 active partner companies.
This success is driven by a structured support system. In 2025 alone, RBS published 8,084 job offers and organized over 195 recruitment or HR networking events. Additionally, the RBS4Entrepreneurship hub has incubated 25 companies, generating 511 new jobs.
The findings of the 2026 Employment Report align with prestigious international recognitions, such as the QS World University Ranking, which places the RBS Global MBA 1st in the world for Career Outcomes. These results certify an educational model that transforms individual ambition into a measurable competitive advantage.
