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What is the average age for entry level management consultants?

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on Aug 21, 2017

Hi, 

good question. The answer largely depends on the following factors: 

1) Consultancy (esp. MBB vs. non MBB) 
2) Expert Track vs. Generalist Track 
3) Country 

Since I am a BCGer, let me answer your question from a stereotypic, German BCG hire: 

The average generalist consultant in Germany would join after a Masters degree often incl. 0.5 to 2 years experience abroad and/or internships/civil service, which accumulates to 5 to 8 years after high school to join a MBB consultancy.  

In Germany, in my experience, most people would join between 24 and 26 years old, respectively with a Ph.D. between 25 and 29. 

In UK, US, Asia, etc. the average age is usally younger esp. driven by shorter high-school length as well as more people joining with a Bachelors rather than a Master. 

Hope that provides an initial view, 

Jan-Philipp 



 

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