Top colleges/universities recognized for a MBA...

[Straight Success]

In your opinion (this topic of course is debatable), what are the top 10 colleges or universities that come to mind when trying to obtain a MBA. Throw as many recommendations and opinions in this thread as you can think of, and by all means discuss this topic; consequently, keeping it mature.

[deevergote]

Wharton.

[JohnD1079]

Wharton.

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[deevergote]

I was originally going to Rutgers for business. Wharton was where I REALLY wanted to go.

Of course, any of the high profile schools will offer a good program.
Granted, only a degree from the BEST schools (like Princeton, Harvard, Yale, etc... The Ivy Leage schools, basically) will be impressive on their own... and really only if you graduate at or near the top of your class. Otherwise, a degree is a degree. The real value lies in what you do with it, and even more importantly, what you do after you get it. I know people with fancy degrees from overpriced schools that can't find a job... and I know people that have degrees from unknown schools that are incredibly successful.

[JohnD1079]

Ima firm beleiver that the education among different ranked schools isnt all that much different among them. Ivy League schools and good ranked schools open a LOT of networking oportunities. It all about who you know, and making connections with rich, powerful heirs from all over the country cant hurt you.

[deevergote]

Very true. Networking, and the prestige that comes with one of those degrees... that will open some doors, for sure.

Though the quality of education isn't necessarily better. I went to two schools. Camden County College, and Rutgers University. To be quite honest, CCC was far more challenging, and I felt that I learned more there than I did at Rutgers.
Rutgers is regarded as the "public ivy". Considered to be on par with the Ivy League schools.

[JohnD1079]

yep, Ive heard you say that before even though I cant agree. I got straight A's at Temple(the first and only semester I went there{2 A-, and 4 A's}), and I am getting straight A's at my community college (Bucks). While I was at temple, I was full-time student with my life basically focused on school. Now in CCC, I have a few jobs(thanks to bccc), and dont really study except right before the test.

The quality of students is also much different. at school I usually hang out at the tutoring center cuz I work there and otherwise, I feel like im in HS all over again. Thats the reason I cant wait to transfer next semester.

[Straight Success]

As stated before, networking, especially with the wealthiest members of society at the prestigious Ivy's is what can really make the difference in one's education/career. The professors at the top ranking schools may also have a hand in helping one succeed after graduation. You'd be shock who they may or may not know.

On another note, there are many influential and recognized individuals who may not be at the prestigious colleges and universities who are able to open doors just as easy. It seems to boil down to networking a vast majority of the time; however, this networking doesn't always have to come from the top of the top.

I know people who went to Penn State, Cornell, Drexel, Carnegie Mellon, VA Tech, and Temple who all have an engineering degree, and they all ended up working at Boeing. I'm not sure if they landed the same 'pay scale' positions, but they all are at Boeing making entry to mid-level engineering salaries. This goes to show that sometimes the school doesn't make a difference. Now if their pay is substantially different, then maybe the school does have a significant factor.

I'm sure there are other factors to take into account in addition to the networking, good grades, and the name of a school. What are they? I'm still learning, but I have additional theories.

[Straight Success]

... and yes, Wharton is probably rank in the top 10 in the nation easily. IMO, I've learned that Wharton is definitely in the top 10 in the nation hands down.

Edit: Although rather small, I've heard really good things about West Chester's MBA program as well.

Is Harvard one of the top for a MBA as well? I know in Law, it's the creme de la creme homie.

[deevergote]

Most of the high profile Ivy League schools will be impressive. You could get a degree in crap fondling from Harvard and it'd land you a nice job.