A Master of Business Administration (MBA) can prepare you for a lucrative career as a CEO, upper management professional, portfolio manager or consultant. An MBA can also prepare you for a career in marketing management or human resources management. In an average market, an MBA holder can earn $100,000+ per year, regardless of the industry.
The average salary for a Fortune 500 CEO is $800,000 per year and the average salary for consultants with an MBA is $108,887. Marketing professionals with an MBA may earn more than $145,600 per year plus commissions and bonuses.