<p>I know that cost is important, but if you can get in to a school like Haas or Anderson, you should definitely take that over a CSU. You will make up the difference in cost almost immediately. I don't know what the average starting salary for an MBA out of a Cal State, but I'm sure it's at least $15-20k less than the average starting salary of a grad from Haas or Anderson. That right there will make up the tuition, and you'll have a more respected degree as well.</p>
<p>Usually employers will only pay for an MBA if the employee plans on returning to that company afterwards. At your young age, do you even know what you want to do? A lot of people, myself included, get MBAs to help facilitate a career switch. In that case, having an employer pay for you is highly unlikely.</p>