Why does business school cost so much?

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Our special report on the Business of Business Education tackles a question we often confront in our coverage of graduate MBA programs: Why does business school cost so much? The factors that have driven up the cost are largely the same as those that have affected higher ed overall. But at B-schools, all the factors—for example, faculty salaries—are magnified. Competition for students underlies everything, which means it's a buyer's market for MBAs these days. Most top-ranked programs are paying out hefty scholarships. And even if you don't get an offer, there are bargains—working with data from our ROI calculator, we identify several schools that are affordable, offer a great education, and promise a quicker return on investment.

Why MBA Tuition Keeps Rising

It's all about operating costs: rising faculty pay and competition among schools to offer students a wide range of amenities.

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The MBA Programs That Deliver the Most for Less

Many grad schools offer great returns, but they're still unaffordable. Here areseveral cheaper-but-solid choices among the programs in our annual rankings.

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Rising Competition Means More Business School Scholarships

MBA prospects can—and should expect to—negotiate for more, or some, money. Here's how.

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How Trump's Immigration Policies Are Remaking US B-Schools

International enrollment in MBA programs is down and poised to drop further.

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For Prospective B-School Students, It's All About ROI

Vague ambitions, about leadership and earnings, recede in new applicant survey.

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