Salary Diaries sheds light on the sometimes taboo and often mysterious topic of MBAs and money, including how people pay for their advanced degree and their salary after graduation and beyond.
This time, an Executive MBA alumna from the Class of ‘20 works her way to a position as vice president of global delivery and a $270,000 salary.
Executive MBA Stats
MBA Program: Executive MBA ‘20
Current Age: 57
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Undergraduate Major: Computer Science
Pre-MBA Years of Work Experience: 30
Pre-MBA Industry: Professional Services
Pre-MBA Occupation: Senior Program Manager
Pre-MBA Salary: $188,000
Current Industry: Professional Services
Current Occupation: Vice President, Global Delivery
Current Salary: $270,000
Current City: Atlanta, GA
Why did you pursue an Executive MBA? Why Scheller?
Scheller is well-situated at the intersection of business and technology in the South.
What do you wish you knew before starting your MBA?
I wish I knew how critical expanding my network is.
How did you finance your MBA?
I paid for my MBA by refinancing and taking the equity out of my home.
Thoughts or advice about the ROI of an Executive MBA:
The seniority of my roles has increased significantly since earning my MBA.
Download: Executive MBA Career Impact Report