Which are the best MSBA colleges in the USA in terms of ROI and job outcomes?Are there any schools where students get placed well in analytics roles and recover the cost within 1–2 years?

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Which are the best MSBA colleges in the USA  in terms of ROI and job outcomes?Are there any schools where students get placed well in analytics roles and recover the cost within 1–2 years?

Jayant M · Accepted Answer

The best MSBA colleges in the USA for ROI and job outcomes include UT Austin, Georgia Tech, UTD, and Purdue.
UT Austin&rsquo;s MSBA (McCombs) offers high ROI,  total program cost is ~$55K, and average starting salary is around $100K. Recruiters include Amazon, Dell, and EY. Most grads recover their investment within 12&ndash;18 months.
Georgia Tech is another strong choice with in-state tuition of ~$40K and placements in consulting and analytics roles in Atlanta. Students often land jobs at NCR, Equifax, and Deloitte.
UT Dallas is a more affordable option (~$45K total cost) and offers CPT flexibility from the second semester, making it easier to get internships during the program. Job outcomes are solid, especially in Texas-based firms hiring for BI, data analyst, and marketing analytics roles.
Purdue&rsquo;s MSBA-IM blends analytics with management and attracts STEM-friendly employers. Its OPT extension and low living costs make the ROI timeline shorter than many coastal schools.

K S Saini · Answer

Ranking doesn&rsquo;t always reflect ROI. Some of the best placements come from schools that don&rsquo;t always make the top 10 lists.
&bull; University of Minnesota&rsquo;s Carlson MSBA places grads in companies like Target, UHG, and Best Buy, with salaries around $85&ndash;90K. Total cost is ~$55K, and the program is only 12 months. &bull; UC Davis MSBA has strong industry partnerships with Silicon Valley firms. Median salary crosses $93K, and most students land jobs within 3 months of graduation. &bull; Oklahoma State&rsquo;s MSBA costs less than $30K total, and although not elite, grads with strong profiles get placed in regional firms with salaries in the $70K+ range. &bull; ROI improves dramatically for students who build personal analytics projects,  portfolios on GitHub or real dashboards. That often leads to better interviews and offers. &bull; Also, look at location. Schools near major job markets (like UC Davis near the Bay Area) reduce relocation costs and increase networking chances &mdash; both matter for fast ROI.
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