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Harvard vs IIM-A: Fees & Salaries Explored
20 Jan
Summary
- Harvard MBA costs ₹1.8 crore; IIM Ahmedabad MBA costs ₹25 lakh.
- Harvard graduates earn ₹2.25 crore; IIM Ahmedabad graduates earn ₹34 lakh.
- Harvard internships pay ₹9 lakh; IIM Ahmedabad internships pay up to ₹3 lakh.
A viral video comparing Harvard Business School and IIM Ahmedabad has captured widespread attention, particularly among MBA aspirants. The discussion highlights substantial financial differences between the two prestigious institutions.
According to insights shared, an MBA from Harvard Business School incurs approximately ₹1.8 crore in fees, with graduates securing an average post-MBA salary of ₹2.25 crore. This stands in sharp contrast to IIM Ahmedabad, where the MBA program costs around ₹25 lakh, and graduates typically earn an average of ₹34 lakh.
Internship compensation also reflects this disparity. While IIM Ahmedabad interns may receive between ₹2 lakh and ₹3 lakh, Harvard Business School interns can expect to earn approximately ₹9 lakh. Despite these financial divergences, both two-year MBA programs offer similar career paths in fields such as private equity and product management.
