There has never been a better time to get your MBA Degree. According to CNN.com, “MBA graduates can look forward to rosier job prospects and higher starting salaries.”18% more MBA graduates were hired in 2006 than in 2005, and base salaries jumped to over $80,000, with total compensation packages coming in just a shade under $100,000. Most colleges offering MBA degrees report an increase from business recruiters of 10 to 30%.
According to the most recent data from U.S. News & World Report, which ranks business schools, base salaries for graduates of the top-10 schools rose 13.7% to more than $85,000 in just the last two years. According to the Wall Street Journal, competition is currently so strong for graduates at leading business schools that many employers are even offering reimbursement for tuition costs.
Business Week Magazine also continues to have more recent good news, according to an article published on May 9, 2007: “MBA students continue to be in an enviable position in this year's job market, riding the crest of a two-year uptick in hiring. Recruiters said they plan to increase their hiring of MBA graduates by 18% this year.”
Clearly, now is the time to pursue an advanced business degree. Career prospects have never looked better. An MBA most definitely means long-term career success!
The sheer number of MBA options can be staggering, so we've tried to sort things out for you. Take a look at spotlight schools of the week, top online MBA programs, or begin by looking at what salary you can make with an MBA.
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Argosy University ITT TechUniversity of PhoenixKaplan University - Online
