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Compare MBA and MPH: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
MBA graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 78.8 L vs ₹ 19.6 L for MPH).
MPH is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.8 L vs ₹ 47.9 L for MBA). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.9 L.
One year of average salary for MPH covers about 5.2× its average fees, compared with 1.6× for MBA.
MBA admits via CAT, XAT and 8+ more; MPH admits via SET Exam, KIITEE and 2 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
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MPH leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.8 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.2×). MBA has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 78.8 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 78.8 L
Median Salary
₹ 35.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 47.9 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.2 L - ₹ 37.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 2.0 L - ₹ 24.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.6 K - ₹ 11.2 L
Top Recruiters
For MBA, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, AIMA MAT, GMAT, TANCET, NMAT, MAH MBA CET, JEE Main. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MPH, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: SET Exam, KIITEE, IUET, Karnataka PGCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
MBA shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹78,80,000) than MPH (₹2,20,000 – ₹37,00,000).
MPH has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,595 – ₹7,50,000) than MBA (₹47,92,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
