Benefits of getting your MBA



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.