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02 Jan 2026, 12:59
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Ive always wanted an MBA from a top ranked university as i thought that unlocked the gates for high earning potential.
But recently with the news of layoffs and MBA grads even from top schools having a rougher time finding jobs all of this made me wonder.
Are MBA getting obsolete?
Here is my calculations:
To go into a top school you have to pay ~$200K in tuition and let go around ~$220K in opportunity costs (assuming you make around 120K a year already)
and then when you graduate the median salary is ~$175K
Whereas if you get a AI/ML masters from georgia tech (online) which costs only $7K (for the Whole program) you can stay at home AND work full time.
And then you can get a AI/ML job that can pay up to $250K....and after working a few years you can work up to 400-500K with staff or principle engineer.
Hell, if you check Levels.fyi you can see people in some FAANG companies earn up to $4 MILLION (obviously thats the exception)
So can someone please tell me if it is even worth it studying for the GMAT anymore?
But recently with the news of layoffs and MBA grads even from top schools having a rougher time finding jobs all of this made me wonder.
Are MBA getting obsolete?
Here is my calculations:
To go into a top school you have to pay ~$200K in tuition and let go around ~$220K in opportunity costs (assuming you make around 120K a year already)
and then when you graduate the median salary is ~$175K
Whereas if you get a AI/ML masters from georgia tech (online) which costs only $7K (for the Whole program) you can stay at home AND work full time.
And then you can get a AI/ML job that can pay up to $250K....and after working a few years you can work up to 400-500K with staff or principle engineer.
Hell, if you check Levels.fyi you can see people in some FAANG companies earn up to $4 MILLION (obviously thats the exception)
So can someone please tell me if it is even worth it studying for the GMAT anymore?
orianna206
02 Jan 2026, 13:07
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I’m not sure I’m the best person to answer this, but I’ve always viewed an MBA as a long-term investment. Depending on your goals, the immediate financial return may only be part of the equation (perhaps 20% of the overall value). The network you build and the two-year experience in the middle of your career can be just as, if not more, important. If you are looking to increase your salary, there are certainly other paths that may offer a faster or better return than an MBA.
02 Jan 2026, 13:21
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wait but isnt that the point? We are spending 2 years of our life and giving up pay so that we get paid a lot of money...after all if it does not then what will the networks really mean?
That would mean its better to just stay at our jobs and do a online Masters in AI/ML and then get a high paying job after?
That would mean its better to just stay at our jobs and do a online Masters in AI/ML and then get a high paying job after?
orianna206
