America’s degree dilemma: Why elite MBAs still print power and paychecks
As Gen Z graduates confront a tightening US job market and growing doubts about the value of a basic degree, elite MBA programmes continue to deliver formidable returns. Top schools report soaring median salaries, strong placement rates and powerful recruitment pipelines, reinforcing the MBA’s appeal as a high-yield credential despite criticism and broader economic uncertainty.
As Gen Z graduates confront a tightening US job market and growing doubts about the value of a basic degree, elite MBA programmes continue to deliver formidable returns. Top schools report soaring median salaries, strong placement rates and powerful recruitment pipelines, reinforcing the MBA’s appeal as a high-yield credential despite criticism and broader economic uncertainty.
