Spending $200,000 on a MBA?

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Re: Spending $200,000 on a MBA?

@Sehrysh

If you get the grades and interview well, you could get a well-paying job in the industry of your choice. But merely getting a degree from these universities (even the best) does not ensure that you will get a job in the industry of your choice that pays $100K right out of the gate.

What bothers me is that average/median salaries as per career stats of these schools is more than $125k/year. Still you feel $100k/year is a long shot? Infact, I am not after a $100k job. I want certainty and a job which I love. I would be fine with $80k too. As far as the grades are concerned, I am pretty sure I will impress a lot of people. Curriculum in Pakistan is quite comprehensive and since I already have a MBA from Pakistan, I do feel I have an edge. Secondly, since the admissions process is quite rigorous with filters like work experience/GMAT etc. I feel anyone who graduates from these schools would be an good potential for employers.

But then this is what I feel and I am looking for validation…

@Sehrysh

^ Exactly!

But, I think OP shouldn’t assume that anything is a sure thing in this market.

This uncertainty is exactly what I am worried about. Do you know anyone or have heard of anyone who is still unemployed after graduating from a top ranking school?

@Contrarian

Besides MBA is all about networking. At these prestigious schools you’d certainly have a shot at making connections that you can leverage.

True. I have experienced the power of alumni during my stint at a MNC.