Comments on: 100 Most Desirable MBA Employers

By: Matthew F Amato, Princeton, NJ

Matthew F Amato, Princeton, NJ — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:07:31 +0000

I am finishing my MBA and not sure of the path to take. I have a Mechanical Engineering Degree, working as a Biomedical Engineer and finishing my MBA but I need to know my career trajectory now if I am to graduate by June 2010.
Any inputs?

By: The Truth, KY

The Truth, KY — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:15:03 +0000

Please don’t comment unless you actually have an MBA.

No one can tell you the value of something like an MBA degree. I was passionate about going back and getting my MBA and it’s paid dividends all around. Increased income. Admiration and diferentiation from peers in the workplace and a solid education in business fundamentals.

What is true is what you do with it after the graduation ceremony. The hustle and “go get it” that you bring to the table is the most important factor. Some things are out of your control (Tough Economy–companies not hiring etc.) but other things are in your control(Hardwork, Hustle).

If it makes you feel better, go and get it. You may do something incredible that no one else will ever do or has ever done. You may build the next Microsoft with a little biz education. The last thing I would do is guide my life my people…on a comments board. I mean, really.

By: Mike Detroit, Michigan

Mike Detroit, Michigan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:16:14 +0000

Going to get my MBA was the best thing I have ever done. I went at age 25 to University of Michigan Ross Business School. Now at 29 I am working at Boston Consultant Group in Detroit. Im earning about $160,000 with bonuses. I love my job.

By: henry, austin, tx

henry, austin, tx — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:26:28 +0000

to craig in orlando.. i’d like to disagree.. in the top ft mba programs the average is more like 28+ and the average working experience is also north of 5 yrs..

By: Stafford, VA

Stafford, VA — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:26:07 +0000

MBA/Hospital Administration+ARMY+training=captian’s salary and honor!

By: Larry, Champaign, Illinois

Larry, Champaign, Illinois — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:15:35 +0000

I will have my MBA when I am 50 Years old, and I have been going to school since October 2006.

By: Aida --Orlando, FL

Aida --Orlando, FL — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:11:54 +0000

Forget MBA degrees. You want to earn big bucks? Earn a nursing degree and you can earn all the dollars you want.
$100,000 for an MBA working in New York? I know a nurse also working in New York nurse and she makes $150,000/year.No stiff competition as the field is really short of workers.

By: malleswararao

malleswararao — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:46:54 +0000

managing the people and utilising the resourses properly

By: Jose, Hackettstown, NJ

Jose, Hackettstown, NJ — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:48:16 +0000

The ability to manage people, manipulate resources, and coordinate processes engineers effective business strategy. An MBA is only as good as the person capable of achieving results. Everything else is editorial underlying a mood point.

By: Laurie, Atlanta GA

Laurie, Atlanta GA — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:06:35 +0000

I went back to school at 35, maintained a 3.79 GPA and finished school in 2 years with a toddler. It enhanced my experience/resume and I was able to land a new job making $27k more per year –made sense to me.

By: Craig, Orlando, FL

Craig, Orlando, FL — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:11:01 +0000

I agree that unless your going to a top tier school and your young then the MBA is a waste of time. None of the “BIG” MBA employers are going to touch anyone over 25 yrs old. Face it..unless you “grow up” in a certain industry and have the experience you pretty well screwed in trying to break into certain segments of the corportate marketplace.

By: Jason, Syracuse NY

Jason, Syracuse NY — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:17:09 +0000

An MBA is not a once size fits all. As a 25yo looking to change careers, I see going back full time at a top tier MBA program as my best investment option. A 45yo making 90K+ supporting a family may see less value in an MBA for obvious reasons.

An MBA is only as good as the program that grants it. Even then once you land the first job it is up to you to prove your worth.

By: Alex, Tampa

Alex, Tampa — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:55:45 +0000

The last thing America needs is more management. Soon business and shareholders will recognize that. An MBA, especially if isn’t from a top 10 school, is next to worthless.

By: Mckinley, Atlanta, GA

Mckinley, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:13:28 +0000

Getting an MBA is a commitment that must be made independent of the promise or hope of financial gain. Individual improvement and better industry knowledge should be the reason, and then you can compete for the top paying positions. I also recommend PT unless you are at a Top 5 program. GA State is where I went and loved it.

By: Paul, Dallas, Tx.

Paul, Dallas, Tx. — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:15:04 +0000

Steve, I think I’ve got you beat by a couple of years! I started on my MBA in 2005 at the age of 43, and will complete it in the spring of 2010. I’ve got a 9 year old son and a 1 year old daughter, so I’m only taking 1 class a semester so that I can still spend time with them. It will take me a while, but like you, I think it will pay off in the long run. I’m paying as I go, so I won’t incur a penny of debt. Even if it doesn’t immediately result in an increased income, it will give me knowledge and skills that will improve my career opportunities in the future.

By: Craig Orlando, FL

Craig Orlando, FL — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:50:46 +0000

I wish everyone well pursuing an MBA. Mine has done absolutely nothing for me. Of course I am sure a big part of this is do to the miserable & worthless job market that Orlando is. Sure Disney is here but it is so incestuous that you virtually have to have a job at Disney to get a job at Disney. I ended up going back to school and becoming and X-ray Tech.

By: Linda Hanley, Peekskill, NY

Linda Hanley, Peekskill, NY — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:18:15 +0000

I think a young person with enough drive to get an MBA would spend their money wiser by becoming an Entrepreneur. Then you can pick your lifestyle and make money. Why work for a corporation? Haven’t the young upstarts proven that new ideas presented by fresh talent can be a win-win equation… Start a business and spend the money there, not on graduate school. Grad school only prolongs your adolescence….

By: Lisa, DC

Lisa, DC — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:52:28 +0000

I’m attending a PT MBA program in the DC area and my current salary is above the $90K per the CNN poll. Should I only expect a slight increase??? I also have 7 yrs work experience….

What Co. do you recommend for the DC area…willing to compensate me for having an MBA. I’m interested in Financial Planning & Analysis or consulting positions.

By: James,Houston,Texas

James,Houston,Texas — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:15:21 +0000

I returned to school after a career in retail of over 30 years. I earned a BBA and MBA in 5 Years. I have found it difficult to land the a job. I didn’t take into consideration age discrimination. It is REAL!!

By: Debra, Detroit, MI

Debra, Detroit, MI — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:13:08 +0000

Number 76. There are about 7,000 people who might disagree Also, I think their stock dropped a bit.