McKinsey & Goldman Sachs: Is an MBA Still Worth It? (2026)

Описание: Is an MBA worth it in 2026 or beyond?
With MBA tuition fees crossing six figures and opportunity costs rising, more professionals are questioning whether a 1-year or even a 2-year MBA is actually worth it anymore, or if there’s a smarter path.

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In this video, I break down the real ROI of an MBA, beyond just rankings and salaries. We look at what top business schools promise, what actually happens after graduation, and how consulting firms, investment banks, and tech companies really hire today.

You’ll learn:
When an MBA actually makes sense
How some professionals skip an MBA entirely and still land high-paying business roles
The hidden third option most people never consider, using an MBA as a multiplier, not a rescue plan

We’ll cover:
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00:00 – The MBA Question Everyone Is Asking
00:39 – What “High-Paying Business Jobs” Really Mean
01:35 – MBA Tuition vs the Real Cost Nobody Talks About
02:02 – Is an MBA Still Worth It Today? (MBA Myth)
02:40 – How MBA ROI Actually Works (True Cost of MBA)
04:20 – Path 1 - When an MBA Actually Makes Sense? (MBA as an accelerator)
05:16 – The Lifestyle Cost Nobody Mentions (The reality post-MBA)
05:55 – Path 2 - How People Skip an MBA Entirely (Signal-first)
09:30 – Path 3 - The Hidden Path: MBA as a Multiplier (Leverage-first MBA)
11:02 – A Simple Framework to Decide: MBA Now, Later, or Not at All
12:38 – How to Build Leverage Before an MBA

This video is especially useful if you’re:

1) Considering a business school application
2) Debating whether an MBA is worth it after work experience
3) Comparing MBA vs consulting, MBA vs tech, or MBA vs staying in your current role

Looking for a clearer way to think about MBA ROI without hype or fear, I also share how I personally approached this decision — including how I landed a six-figure role without an MBA or a strong network, and why I may still consider an MBA later, under very specific conditions.

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