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Funding strategies, cost comparisons, and policy analysis for MBA students.
Why MBA & Business Gets $20,500, Not $50,000
MBA students face a $20,500 federal loan cap while medical students get $50,000. With 99.4% of 908 business programs exceeding the limit, here's why.
Part-Time MBA & Business: The $10,250 Loan Proration Rule
The OBBBA proration rule cuts part-time MBA federal loans to as low as $10,250/year. See how 903 programs are affected.
Online MBA vs. Full-Time MBA: Cost, Cap, and ROI Comparison 2026
Online MBA vs full-time MBA cost comparison for 2026: 99.4% of 908 programs exceed the $20,500 federal cap. See real gap data by format.
$352,412 Degree: Most Expensive MBA & Business Programs (2026)
The most expensive MBA programs in 2026 cost up to $352,412. See the top 20 schools ranked by cost and their funding gaps under the $20,500 cap.
MBA & Business Programs Fully Covered by Federal Loans
Only 5 of 908 MBA programs are fully covered by the $20,500 federal loan cap in 2026. See which have zero funding gap.
Transferring MBA & Business Programs? Grandfathering Rules Explained
Transferring MBA programs in 2026 could void your grandfathered Grad PLUS eligibility, dropping your federal cap to $20,500/year. Here's what triggers it.
2026 Federal Loan Limit for MBA & Business: $20,500 Cap Explained
The 2026 MBA federal loan limit is $20,500/year after Grad PLUS elimination. With 99.4% of programs exceeding the cap, see your funding gap.
$171,166 Annual Gap: MBA & Business Largest Funding Gaps (2026)
The largest MBA funding gap in 2026 is $171,166/year at MIT Sloan Fellows. See the 20 most expensive programs and how the $20,500 federal cap falls short.
Is MBA & Business Worth the Debt? 2026 ROI Analysis
Is an MBA worth the debt in 2026? Our analysis of 908 programs reveals a median 0.6:1 debt-to-income ratio — but worst cases hit 2.94:1. See the data.
In-State vs. Out-of-State MBA & Business Costs: $73,908 Gap
In-state vs out-of-state MBA cost differences reach $73,908 at some schools. See the 20 largest surcharges and how residency changes your funding gap.
Every MBA & Business Program Ranked by Total Cost (2026)
We ranked 908 MBA programs by total cost in 2026. The median is $76,140, with top programs exceeding $250,000. See where yours falls.