Is getting an MBA worth it?

More people than ever are enrolling in online MBA degree programs. In fact, in the past year alone, the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business boosted enrollment in its online MBA program by 151% to 369 students from only 147 a year ago. read more

Top HR recruiters, CEOs, and startup innovators disagree about the value of MBAs, depending on the situation and person. Attaching the MBA to your name can affect your hiring chances, your networking abilities, and your innovation skills. read more

Like any ranking, it includes a wealth of data on admission standards, program features, along with the time takes to get an MBA from a school. Bottom Line: If you can't quit your job and want an MBA degree, an online option is a great opportunity to do it on your time. read more

So to answer your question, since it seems you want a yes or no answer, I would say no, the MBA is not worth getting. To qualify this 'no': 1) The MBA program is something you can learn on your own. read more

An MBA is only worth the expense, time and effort when the graduate plans to work in a business-related field, in management, or as a company founder. For those working in other industries, unless they are in management or leadership roles, an MBA may not be useful. read more