r/MBA

Community Overview

About r/MBA

Learn about MBA programs, applying to them, and what life is like while in one and afterwards. Please make sure to read our rules and wiki before posting.

The community at a glance

r/MBA is a Subreddit for Business Owners and Students with roughly 337K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Business topic page.

Roughly 38K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mba, Struggling, and Looking For A. Product recommendations often mention mba programs, recs, and school recs.

On Reddit
Established 2009
337K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +38K members
Growth: +12.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 912 members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 12K members
  • 2019: 16K members
  • 2020: 40K members
  • 2021: 48K members
  • 2023: 86K members
  • 2024: 50K members
  • 2025: 43K members
  • 2026: 30K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members

Topics

  • Mba
    78 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mba
    78
  • Struggling
    69 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    69
  • Looking For A
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    25
  • Job
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Job
    17
  • Looking
    11 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking
    11

Flair

  • Admissions
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Gsb update
    2. Upcoming HSB and GSB interview
    3. HBS R1 Interviews 2026
    #1
    Admissions
    Gsb update · Upcoming HSB and GSB interview · HBS R1 Interviews 2026
    44
  • Careers/Post Grad
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Is it worth going back to B school to career pivot to banking nowadays?
    2. Consulting level reset
    3. Online MBA while working full-time, is it worth taking longer to finish?
    #2
    Careers/Post Grad
    Is it worth going back to B school to career pivot to banking nowadays? · Consulting level reset · Online MBA while working full-time, is it worth taking longer to finish?
    29
  • Ask Me Anything
    10 posts in the past month
    1. At the age of 36 I’m getting my MBA
    2. I’m Katie Kross, Managing Director of Duke EDGE. Ask me anything about MBA careers in energy, climate, and sustainability!
    3. IMD MBA
    #3
    Ask Me Anything
    At the age of 36 I’m getting my MBA · I’m Katie Kross, Managing Director of Duke EDGE. Ask me anything about MBA careers in energy, climate, and sustainability! · IMD MBA
    10
  • On Campus
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Our MBA program invited a VP to our masterclass. 69 people rsvpd. Only 67 showed up.
    2. Our T20 had a CEO visit, I was the only one who showed up
    3. US: Employer will pay for masters. What programs should I be looking into?
    #4
    On Campus
    Our MBA program invited a VP to our masterclass. 69 people rsvpd. Only 67 showed up. · Our T20 had a CEO visit, I was the only one who showed up · US: Employer will pay for masters. What programs should I be looking into?
    8
  • Profile Review
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Profile Review - Feedback Appreciated!
    2. Leave or stay? M7 PT MBA. Help
    3. Profile review and tips
    #5
    Profile Review
    Profile Review - Feedback Appreciated! · Leave or stay? M7 PT MBA. Help · Profile review and tips
    5

Product recommendations

  • mba programs
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Which Online/Hybrid MBA Programs Offer the Best Career Services and On-Campus Recruiting?
    2. Best 1 Year MBA Programs in the USA
    3. Best MBA programs for URM?
    #1
    mba programs
    Which Online/Hybrid MBA Programs Offer the Best Career Services and On-Campus Recruiting? · Best 1 Year MBA Programs in the USA · Best MBA programs for URM?
    25
  • recs
    14 posts in the past month
    1. MBA admissions consultant recs
    2. I've taken over 100 prospective student phone calls and write recs to the ADCOMs afterwards, AMA
    3. Anyone have any idea of my likelihood of getting in based on stats? Submitted GSB, HBS, CBS - 332 GRE, Latino, Tech, 3.5 GPA state uni, strong essay and recs. Figure it’s still a tiny shot.
    #2
    recs
    MBA admissions consultant recs · I've taken over 100 prospective student phone calls and write recs to the ADCOMs afterwards, AMA · Anyone have any idea of my likelihood of getting in based on stats? Submitted GSB, HBS, CBS - 332 GRE, Latino, Tech, 3.5 GPA state uni, strong essay and recs. Figure it’s still a tiny shot.
    14
  • school recs
    5 posts in the past month
    1. school recs for software engineer
    2. School recs for Search Fund / ETA outside of M7?
    3. School recs: for the best balance of prestige and super chill academics/fun social scene
    #3
    school recs
    school recs for software engineer · School recs for Search Fund / ETA outside of M7? · School recs: for the best balance of prestige and super chill academics/fun social scene
    5
  • admissions consultant
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best admission consultant
    2. MBA admissions consultant recs
    3. admissions consultant recs
    #4
    admissions consultant
    Best admission consultant · MBA admissions consultant recs · admissions consultant recs
    3
  • mba admission consultant
    1 post in the past month
    1. MBA admissions consultant recs
    #5
    mba admission consultant
    MBA admissions consultant recs
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MBA for?
Best for Business Owners and Students enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MBA free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/MBA have?
Roughly 337K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MBA on?
r/MBA runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/MBA cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MBA is organized under Business Owners, Students.
How do I join r/MBA?
You can join r/MBA by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Business communities like?
A broad topic that covers everything from solo business owners to startup teams and larger operators. You will find communities on Discord, Reddit, and Slack focused on strategy, growth, operations, and the day-to-day grind of running something. Good for getting outside perspectives, finding collaborators, or just talking through problems with people who actually get it.

Monthly Stats

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Visitors /mo
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Referrals /mo

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