Do you need to go back to school and get an MBA? The answer to that question depends on your career goals, but research shows that an MBA can lead to increases in pay and opportunities for women in business.
The infographic below shows a number of statistics related to the value of an MBA for women, which were compiled by the Forte Foundation, MBA@UNC, and HowToMBA, the MBA advice site. Highlights include the following:
- An MBA leads to a pay increase of 35=40%.
- After obtaining an MBA, women see pay increases of 55-65% within five years.
- An MBA can lead to a lifetime earning potential of +$3 million.
Via HowToMBA and The Forte Foundation
Susan Gunelius
Susan Gunelius is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women on Business. She is a 30-year veteran of the marketing field and has authored a dozen books about marketing, branding, and social media, including the highly popular Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing, 30-Minute Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing for Dummies, Blogging All-in-One for Dummies and Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. Susan’s marketing-related content can be found on Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, BusinessWeek.com, and more. Susan is President & CEO of KeySplash Creative, Inc., a marketing communications company. She has worked in corporate marketing roles and through client relationships with AT&T, HSBC, Citibank, Intuit, The New York Times, Cox Communications, and many more large and small companies around the world. Susan also speaks about marketing, branding and social media at events around the world and is frequently interviewed by television, online, radio, and print media organizations about these topics. She holds an MBA in Management and Strategy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC).
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