PAYBACK
Department 01MBA Decision Intelligence

Model post-MBA ROI
in minutes, not spreadsheets.

For admissions teams, sponsors, and advisors who need a defensible financial view across school, city, and career path.

Sample Client Report
ACTIVE
Candidate Scenario
School
Wharton
City
New York
Track
Finance / PE
Payback
0.0years
Year 10 Wealth
$0.00M
(real)
Recommendation
PROCEED
High confidence
Wealth Trajectory (real USD)
0k508k1.0M1.5MYear 1Year 2Year 4Year 6Year 8Year 10
All values inflation-adjusted and tax-adjusted.
Generated May 15, 2025
22
Top MBA Programs
8
Career Tracks
41
Global Cities
Employment Reports & Surveys
Tax-Adjusted Scenarios & Inflation Models

What teams use it for

Admissions
Support applicants with transparent, data-backed ROI insights.
Scholarships
Evaluate candidate value and ROI to allocate funds with confidence.
Career Offices
Provide students with realistic outcomes across careers and geographies.
Advisors
Deliver professional, defensible advice that builds trust.

The output

PAYBACK
MBA ROI Decision Brief
Alex Chen
INSEAD · London · Strategy / Consulting
PROCEED
High confidence
Prepared for
Sterling Advisory Group
May 15, 2025
Executive Summary
Metric 1$100k
Metric 2$132k
Metric 3$164k
Metric 4$196k
Metric 5$228k
Metric 6$260k
The Numbers
Tuition$138k
Opp. cost$192k
Loans$1.1k/mo
Comp Y1$265k
Payback4.8y
10y Wealth$1.12M
School vs. school comparison
City-adjusted compensation
Loan burden & payback period
10-year wealth trajectory
Probability & downside analysis
Branded, client-ready PDF export
Methodology appendix included
View Sample Report

How it works

1
Input assumptions
Enter applicant profile, target schools, career path, and financing.
2
Compare scenarios
Our engine models outcomes across schools, cities, and career tracks.
3
Export brief
Download a branded decision brief ready for your team or client.

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Scenario Comparison
3 scenarios
Export Report
#School / City / TrackPaybackYear 10 WealthRecommendation
1INSEAD / London / StrategyACTIVE4.8y$1.12MPROCEED
2LBS / London / Consulting5.2y$782kPROCEED
3NYU Stern / New York / Finance7.1y$620kCAUTION
Wealth Trajectory (Real USD)
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