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#1 #1 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Est. Net Price * $31,551 Median Starting Salary $75,939
#2 #2 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Est. Net Price * $30,911 Median Starting Salary $70,350
#3 #3 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 224 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Est. Net Price * $37,946 Median Starting Salary $73,356
#4 #4 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,601 Median Starting Salary $63,054
#5 #5 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,900 Median Starting Salary $65,827
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students...view more	73	62%	10	1,230 – 1,400	$31,551	$75,939
Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	62	81%	2	1,240 – 1,410	$30,911	$70,350
Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance,...view more	50	25%	4	1,410 – 1,510	$37,946	$73,356
Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	40	49%	1	1,320 – 1,490	$18,601	$63,054
George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying...view more	34	89%	1	1,150 – 1,350	$18,900	$65,827

About Operations Research

A program that focuses on the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to human intervention. Includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems.

Of the 18 Operations Research degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, women make up 28% percent and men make up 72% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Ohio has more students being granted a degree in Operations Research than any other state? In fact, Ohio awarded 10 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Operations Research is $64,763.

Popularity of Operations Research Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Operations Research degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Operations Research majors is Natural Sciences Managers. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Operations Research can prepare you for is Operations Research Analysts.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Operations Research majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	6,500	86,300	90,500	5%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,910	4,100	45,500	49,700	9%
Operations Research Analysts	$83,640	9,800	109,900	134,700	23%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Operations Research majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

5 (27%)

Male Students

13 (72%)

White (8, 44%)

U.S. Nonresident (8, 44%)

Black or African American (1, 6%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 6%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S.

University of DaytonDayton, OH

62%

10

1,230–1,400

$31,551

$75,939

#2 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S.

Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO

81%

2

1,240–1,410

$30,911

$70,350

#3 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S.

Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA

25%

4

1,410–1,510

$37,946

$73,356

#4 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S.

Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY

49%

1

1,320–1,490

$18,601

$63,054

#5 Best College for Operations Research in the U.S.

George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA

89%

1

1,150–1,350

$18,900

$65,827

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University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA