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Originally posted by StatPhDSAE
I would definitely echo this sentiment. Remember that an MBA, while valuable, is not the only way into the business world.
Especially with a highly analytic grad. degrees like math, statistics, engineering, etc. , alot of companies need people with that skill set.
Plus there's the whole hierarchy in MBA's. It almost seems like if it isn't from Wharton, Kellogg, Harvard, etc., its not worth it.
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Good point. Although I think what's worthless is going to grad school simply to say "I have an MBA" and that's it. Spending all that money for bragging rights is silly to me. It ranks up there with those people that question why I went to grad school since I plan to be a stay at home mom once I have kids.
But seriously, unless you have aspirations to work on Wall Street, NY or Chicago Stock Exchange, etc. an MBA from anyplace besides a top tier school isn't completely worthless. Not everyone has aspirations to wear a Brooks Brother suit, spend 70 hours at the office in order to have a summer house in the Hamptons. As with an investment (and this one being in you
) you need to weigh the pros and cons as it relates to you.