Is an MBA the right direction to take?

Agreed that a non top tier MBA directly after a bachelor’s degree will not improve the student’s job prospects. That can make the person worse off since that person is “overqualified”. This non top tier MBA is better served if the person is hoping to achieve the 150 units requirement or a 5th year to land a job with a CPA firm. For a job with a CPA firm, a Masters in Accounting or Tax would better serve that purpose.