Securing a job in a competitive market requires a mix of hard and soft skills, and an MBA can give students a significant edge, often resulting in higher salaries and long-term financial gains. The QS Global MBA Rankings 2024, released on Wednesday, provide valuable insights for students aiming to enroll in top business schools worldwide. Data from more than 200 business schools worldwide was analysed to identify the top 10 institutions for graduates securing top-tier positions. The leading MBA programmes provide not only a substantial salary increase but also long-term returns on investment (ROI).
Top 10 Business Schools For High-Paying Jobs:
Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Average Salary: US$145,559 (Rs 1.21 crore)
- 88% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$1,149,441 (Rs 9.56 crore).
Harvard Business School
- Average Salary: US$137,293 (Rs 1.14 crore)
- 89% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$1,149,441 (Rs 9.56 crore).
University of Western Australia Business School
- Average Salary: US$136,520 (Rs 1.13 crore)
- 94% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$919,375 (Rs 7.64 crore).
IMD Business School
- Average Salary: US$135,635 (Rs 1.13 crore)
- 83% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$1,028,601 (Rs 8.54 crore).
The Wharton School
- Average Salary: US$135,000 (Rs 1.12 crore)
- 95% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$878,307 (Rs 7.29 crore).
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Average Salary: US$130,000 (Rs 1.08 crore)
- 96% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$893,793 (Rs 7.42 crore).
NYU Stern School of Business
- Average Salary: US$129,059 (Rs 1.07 crore)
- 94% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$958,581 (Rs 7.95 crore).
Kellogg School of Management
- Average Salary: US$128,415 (Rs 1.07 crore)
- 92% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$930,818 (Rs 7.72 crore).
Columbia Business School
- Average Salary: US$128,343 (Rs 1.07 crore)
- 90% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$883,446 (Rs 7.34 crore).
Tuck School of Business
- Average Salary: US$127,986 (Rs 1.06 crore)
- 92% of graduates accept job offers within 3 months.
- 10-year ROI: US$756,992 (Rs 6.29 crore).
These rankings reflect not just the quality of education, but the financial benefits of an MBA from top institutions, making them an attractive option for students seeking high salaries and long-term career growth.
