The price of a business administration degree ranges from a few thousand dollars at public schools to six figures at elite private programs. The sticker price is only the start. Add fees, books, and living costs, and consider lost income if you study full time.
Ways to cut the cost are straightforward. Public universities usually charge less, especially for in-state students. Employer tuition help can cover part of the bill. Scholarships exist at many schools, though amounts vary. The cutting tuition costs guide lists more strategies.
One reference point for the payoff: the Graduate Management Admission Council reported that the median starting salary offered to new MBA hires at US companies was $115,000 in 2022. Pay varies widely by industry, school, and experience, so treat any single number as a rough guide, not a promise.
Online programs can lower costs by removing relocation and commuting. Continents International University uses an annual membership model rather than per-course billing, described in the tuition model breakdown. For program comparisons, see affordable online business administration and affordable online MBA programs.
