February 09, 2009 The MBA Alumni Perspectives Surveys are biannual follow-up studies of past participants in the annual Global MBA™ Graduate Surveys—GMAC surveys administered to students in their final year of graduate management programs. PDF 684k 24 pages Download Overview This report provides context and a holistic view of survey findings from the April and September 2007 GMAC Alumni Perspectives Surveys. Quick Facts Financial outcomes drive overall satisfaction with the graduate business degree. About six months after graduation, alumni recoup 47% of their investment made in education, and about half of the alumni recoup the full investment within seven years. A majority of alumni feel that pursuing a graduate business degree—as well as their choice of school, program, and area of academic concentration—was the right decision. Related Items 2008 April MBA Alumni Perspectives Survey: Comprehensive Data Report 2008 September MBA Alumni Perspectives Survey: Comprehensive Data Report 2008 Global MBA Graduate Survey Report