Would you be out of your mind to pay out of pocket for one of these mba programs?

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I think like more than half of us do that...

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It’s a long term investment. It only makes sense if you get a job after wards that pays enough to justify the cost.

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If M7, no.

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As opposed to what? Taking out loans? If you can pay it out of pocket, it’s cheaper long term. Technically, it’s less wise to take out loans if you can pay for it out of pocket.

Agree there. Financially, it can definitely be a better move. I’m thinking of it more from a unnecessary risk perspective. But I get your point.

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