Operations Research

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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 21 Operations Research degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, women make up 29% percent and men make up 71% 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 13 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
21
Female Students
6 (28%)
Male Students
15 (71%)
U.S. Nonresident (10, 48%)
White (9, 43%)
Asian (1, 5%)
Black or African American (1, 5%)
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%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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