Investing in an MBA pays off for many graduates in the long run. An MBA can lead to better paying jobs, promotions, and multiple employment offers.
Consider these numbers:- MBA students who graduated in 2004 received an average of 2.6 job offers and an average annual salary of $84,030 before bonuses.
- U.S. MBA program graduates in 2000 earned an 82% pay increase over their pre-business-school salaries.
Source: Business Week survey of MBA students
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.
