How to Calculate the Value of an MBA

When it comes to enrolling in business school, savvy consumers might already know that spending more doesn’t necessarily mean a better return on your investment. Students tell us that increasing their earnings is a top reason for getting an MBA, so we want to be sure all prospective B-school applicants know this, too.

Bloomberg Businessweek’s new ROI calculator is designed to help students evaluate the numbers to determine whether the time and expense of getting the advanced degree is worthwhile. The tool, which uses data reported to Bloomberg by MBA graduates for our annual Best B-Schools Rankings, includes factors such as loan interest and income foregone while enrolled.