Here’s how it starts. You ask around. You jot down some names. And then you do reconnaissance over the net. Here’s what you learn. Everyone values something different. There are always more unknowns than assurances. And the quantifiable – data – tells a deeper story.
You can never have enough data – or so the cliché goes. Reality is, data is only as reliable as its source – or the intent and of its users. For some, data is a puzzle piece, a way to narrow down options to make more informed decisions. For others, data guards against the allure of anecdotes and observations, providing evidence of accuracy and justification for actions
For MBA applicants, data provides answers to underlying questions. A GMAT score? It tells you if your candidacy is even in the conversation for a particular school. Post-MBA pay and placement? It answers the immediate return on your investment. Average cost and debt? It helps you gauge your tolerance for discomfort and risk. More than that, data enables applicants to compare business schools side-by-side, so they can identify which programs stand out – and where.
So where do business schools – and employers – thrive? This year, Poets&Quants authored over 50 articles that provided reliable data to help MBA applicants choose business schools and employers that aligned with their ambitions, interests, and values. From GMAT scores to consultant pay, here are the data points that mean the most to MBAs.
CLASS OF 2024 SCHOOL INPUTS
MBA Applications At The Top U.S. B-Schools: Where They’re Up, Where They’re Down
Average GMAT Scores At The Top U.S. MBA Programs
The U.S. MBA Programs With The Most International Students
What It Costs To Attend A Top MBA Program
Women At The Leading U.S. & Global MBA Programs: Why The Numbers Keep Rising
CLASS OF 2023 SCHOOL INPUTS
GMAT Averages Rebound Big Time At The Top 50 MBA Programs
Undergrad GPAs At The Top 50 U.S. MBA Programs
Average GRE Scores At The Top 50 U.S. MBA Programs
‘The Window’ Closes: Acceptance Rates At The Top 50 U.S. MBA Programs
The U.S. MBA Programs With The Most International Students
The U.S. B-Schools With The Most Indian & Chinese Students
The countdown to apply to a top MBA program during the 2021-2022 admissions season
ADMISSIONS DEADLINES AND EVENTS
2022-2023 MBA Application Deadlines By School
2022-2023 MBA Admissions Events By School
CLASS OF 2021 PAY
MBA Salaries & Bonuses At The Top 25 B-Schools
High & Low MBA Salaries And Bonuses At The Top B-Schools
Data: Where MBA Signing Bonuses Are Trending Up, Up, Up
MBA Pay By Job Occupation: Here’s How Much You Are Worth
MBA Pay By Region: Here’s How Much You Are Worth
EMPLOYER DATA
Insider Insights: For Investment Bankers, Pay Soars Along With Hours
Insider Insights: Consulting Firms With The Highest Pay & Happiest Employees
Insider Insights: Top Target Schools For MBB Consulting Firms
Linkedin’s Top Companies To Work For In 2022
Consulting: Who’s Happier – MBAs Or Undergrads?
Amazon, World’s Largest MBA Recruiter, Again Tops List Of H-1B Hirers
New Data: 1/4 Of High-Paying Jobs Could Be Remote By 2023
‘Toxic Environment, Toxic People’: Grim Work Conditions Described At 10 Bulge-Bracket Banks
‘This Is All Bullsh*t’: Investment Bankers Sound Off On Lousy Hours, Bad Pay & Ruined Relationships
Are Work Conditions Improving At Investment Banks? The Answer Depends On The Bank
TESTING AND ADMISSIONS
2022 GMAT Score Chart & Percentiles
GMAT Test Taking Volume Plunges To A Historic Low
GMAC Says The GRE Conversion Charts Are Bunk
How Many Students Are Studying For An MBA
MBA CLASS SIZE AND DEBT
Is Your MBA Worth The Debt? The Truth May Surprise You
By The Numbers: How Rare Is Your MBA Degree?
The average salary and bonus for MBA grads peaked in 2019.
INDUSTRY AND CAREER PAY
High & Low Healthcare MBA Salaries At The Top 25 B-Schools
High and Low Real Estate MBA Salaries At the Top 25 Schools
More Than Half Of New MBAs Will Earn Over $150K
Degrees For Quants: The Best B-School Options For Careers In Smart Analysis
Calculating The Value Of Your MBA: Is A Wharton MBA Really Worth $3.2 Million?
B-School Graduate Jobs & Pay Surge In GMAC’s Latest Survey
MBB Consulting Base Pay Nearing $200K For New MBA Hires
UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOL
P&Q Ranking: High School GPAs At The Top Business Schools
P&Q Ranking: Total Cost For A Top-Ranked Business Degree
P&Q’s Ranking: Starting Salaries & Bonuses For Business Majors In 2021
Acceptance Rates At The Top U.S. Undergraduate Business Schools
In Search Of Gender Parity: Business Schools With The Highest Percentage Of Women
P&Q Ranking: Average SAT & ACT Scores At The Top Business Schools
New Data: Salaries For Business Majors Expected To Rise In 2022
A Harvard Business School online classroom
ONLINE MBA
OMBA Ranking 2023: Which Online MBA Programs Had The Most Women In 2022?
Acceptance Rates at the Top Online MBA Programs Of 2023
Is The Online MBA Now For Career Changers?
OMBA Ranking 2023: Average GMAT, GRE & GPAs For The Top Online MBA Programs
EXECUTIVE MBA
Total Cost At P&Q’s Top Ranked Executive MBAs
Total Cost At P&Q’s 2022-2023 Top-Ranked Executive MBAs
DON’T MISS: 2022 BUSINESS SCHOOL RANKINGS: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
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