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Hey folks -
I am certainly in a tough spot. I was fortunate to have been accepted into both Tepper and Goizeuta's full-time MBA programs. In addition, I received about a half-tuition from each school. Given that cost would be comparable (although Pittsburgh might be a bit cheaper based on housing/living expenses) I am pretty torn between which school might be a better fit.
The new US News and World Report rankings were released today and I'd argue that given Tepper's rank of 16 and Goizueta's new ranking of 21 - the general BSchool rankings shouldn't play too much importance in my decision, although it should still be important to note.
Given my background in both Product Management and Healthcare Tech, I've generally leaned into the idea that I'd pursue a role in HealthcareTech post-MBA. However, I really want to keep my options open as I pursue my higher education as I might find a role/company that has not been on my radar. I do consider myself a bit of a techie, and the long hours albeit higher pay that one might find in consulting has never been of much interest to me.
I do like Goizeuta's proximity to the South and in a large city; although, I am not overly deterred by Tepper's eastern placement given its brand recognition and general connections across the states. Beyond scouring both Tepper's Employment Report and Goizueta's Employment Report to get a better sense of where my options might lie post-grad, does anyone have any additional thoughts/considerations on how I might make this choice?
Many thanks!
I am certainly in a tough spot. I was fortunate to have been accepted into both Tepper and Goizeuta's full-time MBA programs. In addition, I received about a half-tuition from each school. Given that cost would be comparable (although Pittsburgh might be a bit cheaper based on housing/living expenses) I am pretty torn between which school might be a better fit.
The new US News and World Report rankings were released today and I'd argue that given Tepper's rank of 16 and Goizueta's new ranking of 21 - the general BSchool rankings shouldn't play too much importance in my decision, although it should still be important to note.
Given my background in both Product Management and Healthcare Tech, I've generally leaned into the idea that I'd pursue a role in HealthcareTech post-MBA. However, I really want to keep my options open as I pursue my higher education as I might find a role/company that has not been on my radar. I do consider myself a bit of a techie, and the long hours albeit higher pay that one might find in consulting has never been of much interest to me.
I do like Goizeuta's proximity to the South and in a large city; although, I am not overly deterred by Tepper's eastern placement given its brand recognition and general connections across the states. Beyond scouring both Tepper's Employment Report and Goizueta's Employment Report to get a better sense of where my options might lie post-grad, does anyone have any additional thoughts/considerations on how I might make this choice?
Many thanks!
29 Mar 2022, 20:04
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Congrats on your admits!
I feel that Tepper has been a T20 for a long time and is well established within that group. Goizueta is definitely rising but it is a new-comer to the Top20. See the screenshot below of US News Rankings over the last 15 Years (note that 2 latest rankings are missing for both). So while you are correct in that a one-year ranking and a difference of a few points does not matter really, it starts adding up to legacy and more weight over time. There is value and more opportunities in a T20 school in terms of the student caliber, more competitive applicants, faculty, more on campus recruiting, programs within consulting firms, etc. It is a fairly clear cut in terms of long-term reputation.
Source: https://gmatclub.com/forum/mba-rankings ... ml#p770991
P.S. Sorry, I did not attend either so can't comment beyond the employment reports you are looking at.
I feel that Tepper has been a T20 for a long time and is well established within that group. Goizueta is definitely rising but it is a new-comer to the Top20. See the screenshot below of US News Rankings over the last 15 Years (note that 2 latest rankings are missing for both). So while you are correct in that a one-year ranking and a difference of a few points does not matter really, it starts adding up to legacy and more weight over time. There is value and more opportunities in a T20 school in terms of the student caliber, more competitive applicants, faculty, more on campus recruiting, programs within consulting firms, etc. It is a fairly clear cut in terms of long-term reputation.
Source: https://gmatclub.com/forum/mba-rankings ... ml#p770991
P.S. Sorry, I did not attend either so can't comment beyond the employment reports you are looking at.
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29 Mar 2022, 20:16
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bb - thanks for the quick reply and for posting the chart above. You bring up a very good point about the compounding benefits that a higher ranking YOY might factor in. Thank you!
