How worthwhile is an MBA degree from a non-top tier school?
I am a business professor at a decent sized university. My advice is that MBA programs usually have a very static set of employers that hire out of those programs. You can find out who these are by asking the career services department in the business school. Look at what companies hire out of the program you are interested in, and how many people they hire each year. If that list seems appealing, then it is probably worth it. The very best business schools tend to have a slightly more national set of companies. On average, however, business schools are quite regional and most students end up getting jobs in companies (or regional offices of companies) located close to the school. So make sure you want to live in the general area where the school is located. I know this doesn’t directly answer your question, but I think generally the advice above about the difference between an MBA and a Master’s in Accounting is fairly sound. The only thing I will add to that, is that a a number of my
