B.Tech @ PwC: Is an MBA the only way to "high-salary" safety?
I’m 24, B.Tech grad, 1.5 YOE at PwC, tecg consulting.
My real passion is the “build” path—I want to learn how to ship products, scale them, and own the lifecycle.
Don’t know coding directly, but really into growth, content, partnerships, vibe-code.
However, I’m also pragmatic about needing a high-paying backup plan in case the product/startup route is slower than expected.
For someone in my shoes, does an MBA actually matter for long-term “salary insurance,” or is it better to just double down on tech/product management skills?
I’m dicey about the MBA as it’ll be mostly funded by student loan. So, a 25 lakh loan. Also, if I do, I want to go into PM roles.
Would love to hear from folks who made the jump from Big 4 to Product without an MBA.
MBA is a good salary booster. If it is done from a T1 institute. If done from a T2 college it all boils down to either luck or the second jump you done after it.
Any other college is a waste of time. Any college MBA that was well paying before is no longer possible
thanks, it helps. With a loan, is the ROI on a T2 even there in this 2026 market, or am I better off using that 'hustle' to pivot directly into PM?
