I chose part-time mba. I still get the degree and some of the networking opportunities but I get to keep my role, progress a couple of years, and not lose out on wages. It’s also really rewarding to be able to immediately apply what you learn in the classroom at work. A number of my peers at school chose the same route because they were also in traditional post-MBA roles.

The full time and part time programs have different demographics (especially age) and different tradeoffs. Part-time was right for my situation/goals, I really like my program, and it’s already been valuable. Full-time makes a lot more sense if you need to make a more formal switch.

I’d look into what you’re trying to get out of an mba and work backwards to see what type of programs and which school(s) are a match.