Investing in an MBA pays off for many graduates in the long run. An MBA may lead to better paying jobs, promotions, and multiple employment offers.
Consider these numbers*:- MBA students who graduated in 2010 received an average of 1.9 job offers and a median starting salary of $78,819.
- Nearly 90% of MBA students who graduated in 2010 had a job after graduation.
- The top three industries for employment for MBA graduates in 2010 were Finance/Accounting, Products/Services and Consulting.
*Source: September 2010 GMAC Alumni Perspectives Survey
Job placement
Business schools have a vested interest in ensuring you get a job after graduating from their programs. Most B-schools offer career placement help through a dedicated on-campus office or through the alumni association.
Friendships and networking
MBA courses are increasingly designed to incorporate team and group project work. You will have ample opportunities to make life-long friends and meet future professional contacts.
