The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Is an MBA Still Worth It? and the Future of Legacy Media

July 15, 2026

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"About a quarter of a million students are currently enrolled in MBA programs globally," Scott Galloway says at the top of this episode of The Prof G Pod. The degree remains the most popular graduate program in the U.S., with costs ranging from $78,000 to $270,000 and the average graduate carrying $75,000 in debt. But the payoff is still real: MBA graduates earn roughly $50,000 more per year than those with only a bachelor's degree, and the median starting salary in 2025 was $125,000 — $25,000 more than experienced professionals hired directly from industry. Over a lifetime, that adds up to about $4 million more in earnings. Yet Galloway insists the decision is not binary. It depends heavily on where you get in, what you want to do, and how you use the two years.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (01:21) **The MBA Value Proposition** - Scott opens with data on MBA enrollment, costs, and lifetime earnings to frame the degree's worth
  • 2 (03:40) **Key Questions Before Deciding on an MBA** - Scott outlines the factors that determine whether an MBA is worth the investment
  • 3 (04:08) **Maximizing the MBA Experience** - Strategic advice for current students on internships, networking, and career focus
  • 4 (06:39) **The Golden Opportunity of Business School** - Scott emphasizes the unique density of human capital in graduate school
  • 5 (07:37) **Legacy Media Under Siege: Late Night TV** - Scott responds to a 20-year-old listener who still watches late night shows
  • 6 (09:02) **The Economics of Late Night's Collapse** - Scott presents the brutal financial data on legacy late night television
  • 7 (09:57) **The Podcast Revolution as Media Arbitrage** - Scott explains why podcasts are replacing traditional TV shows

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Guests on this episode

Scott Galloway

Show Notes

Scott Galloway breaks down whether an MBA still justifies the debt, why late night TV is collapsing while podcasts arbitrage the same talent for a fraction of the cost, and what he wishes someone had told him about the first years of fatherhood.


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