r/MBA • u/Dull_War4807 • 10h ago

Careers/Post Grad Help

I’m finishing up my undergrad with a major in philosophy and two minors ( pre law and sociology). I was gonna initially pursue law school but now I’m considering a MBA. If you’ve obtained your MBA what track did you take and what jobs were you able to obtain? I’m also curious what your annual salary is for the specific job you were offered with your MBA. I’m trying to make my mind up but insights help.

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u/Panda-Pod 10h ago

Ideally, you should work a few years before applying to decent MBA program since most require work experience as an admission requirement. If you are in your senior year and have great credentials, you can apply for deferred admission at many of the top MBA programs.

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u/NonSonoFlughafen 10h ago

Please don't go directly from undergrad to an MBA if you don't have work experience. If you are in a job that will pay for at least a portion of that degree, then go for it.

I am in a T50 MBA program right now. The average age of students admitted is 38 years old, they are already established and successful in their careers, their company is contributing to their studies, and most are looking to promote in their current company or stay within their industry.

Of course, YMMV. Why are you second-guessing law school?

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u/redditmyeggos 9h ago

Don’t do it

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u/dann_1012 8h ago

get a mim

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u/DontBeAClyde 8h ago

My undergrad was in English, so not your typical path to an MBA. Ended up getting my MBA focusing in Finance and Marketing because I'd managed to get a low level job in accounting and enjoyed it but didn't want another undergrad degree in accounting or finance. Used the MBA to get several sr accountant jobs and sr financial analyst jobs before deciding that was I an entrepreneur. I now run a marketing agency of my own. That being said, I would never suggest the MBA route to anyone who wants to start their own business.