Is MBA worth it for me? Currently make $162k as a SA 2 at big 4 with 4 YOE. If I make manager next year, base should be close to $200k. Only reason to get MBA is for the social/networking and to make new friends. Plus, I could get it sponsored from my company if I get into top 10 schools. Are the 1 year programs good?

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You answered it yourself. Do you value the fun and networking enough to bear the opportunity cost? Odds are you won’t get a salary bump

The only other thought I’d add is that the MBA offers a good stage to explore things and rethink critical life and career decisions; it’s better for those looking for something, less so if you’re married with kids for instance

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Worth it big dawg. 2 years only, forget the 1 year stuff

What’s wrong with one year mba? I am at a T2 firm and we hired a lot from these programs this year.

I was in a similar position, 5 yoe and at ~220k total comp when entering the first year of my mba.

Three months in and I have zero regrets so far! Feel free to dm me if you have any questions

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