The consulting industry is a unique in many ways. Both lucrative and fast-paced, consultants attract many MBA graduates to its competitive playing field. But like many other industries, it comes with its own basket of stereotypes. In order to have a more fair analysis of the industry, we put together an infographic – Consulting by the Numbers – in an effort to illustratively and clearly explain certain industry statistics.

While impossible to fully explain in a single image snapshot, consulting is a trade full of variety and opportunity. This graphic is not meant to give tips and tricks of the trade, but instead illustrate aspects of the industry and the consultants who work in it.

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