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Part-time MBA ROI

Part-time programs spread cost over more years but let you keep earning — and often tap employer reimbursement.

Direct answer
Part-time MBA ROI usually benefits from zero forgone salary and frequent employer tuition reimbursement, which can sharply reduce net cost. The trade-offs are a longer time to complete (often 3 years) and a slower career pivot than a full-time program with its internship cycle.

The reimbursement lever

If your employer covers part of tuition, enter it in the ROI calculator — it directly lowers total cost and can move payback by years. Note any clawback terms (a service commitment) when weighing the offer.

Timing the uplift

Part-time uplift often arrives more gradually (promotions, internal moves) than the step-change of a full-time pivot. Use a modest salary-growth assumption rather than a single large jump.

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