Deciding whether an MBA is worth it isn’t as simple as looking at the price tag. This article digs into the actual numbers, real-world outcomes, and some hidden factors that can make—or break—your MBA experience. Want to know how grads really land jobs, what kinds of pay bumps you can expect, and how networking plays out in daily life? Here’s an honest look at the whole picture, with tips you won’t hear at a school open house.