How Much Does An MBA Cost | Average MBA Costs Of The Best Business Schools

How much does a top MBA cost? See the breakdown in our BusinessBecause Cost of MBA Report 2024

How much is tuition at Harvard, Columbia, and Wharton? How do California living prices affect the overall cost of an MBA? Where is the cheapest healthcare? Understanding the total cost of an MBA means looking beyond tuition fees alone.

In our BusinessBecause Cost of MBA Report 2024, we break down the total cost of MBA programs at the world’s top business schools, covering MBA tuition fees as well as living costs, healthcare, extra fees, and the cost of books and materials.

From our latest report you’ll find out how much an MBA at a top school such as Harvard, Stanford, or INSEAD will cost you; explore ways to finance your MBA and save money; and discover how to spot the hidden costs of the MBA.

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Key findings

- The average total cost of studying at one of the world’s top MBAs is $205,763

- The cost of an MBA only increased by 1.8% from 2023—read on to find out why!

- Stanford has overtaken Columbia as the world’s most expensive MBA, with a total cost of $260,709

- IE Business School in Spain offers the most affordable MBA in our list, with a total cost of $90,432

- When considered in dollar terms, Wharton and INSEAD (France and Singapore) are the only two business schools in our list to decrease MBA tuition fees.

- There was a 4.4% increase in tuition fees among top US business schools, compared to 2023.

From MBA networking to large salary increases, there are numerous reasons to study an MBA so the rising costs should not put you off. With loans and the various scholarship opportunities offered there are also great options to save money during your MBA.

The Cost of MBA Report 2024 provides actionable advice and tips to help you offset the costs of an MBA, with insights provided by business school faculty, alumni, and students.

Total estimated cost of top MBA programs

Stanford MBA cost: $260,709

Columbia MBA cost: $257,409

Berkeley Haas MBA cost: $254,990

Harvard MBA cost: 245,002

Read on to find out the cost of other top business schools, including London Business School, Wharton, INSEAD, and Chicago Booth.

Download our free BusinessBecause Cost of MBA Report 2024 to discover everything you need to know about MBA costs at the world’s top business schools, with tips on MBA scholarships and increasing your MBA ROI.