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![]() George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying...view more | 34 | 89% | 1 | 1,150 - 1,350 | $18,900 | $65,827 |
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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.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Operations Research majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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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% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Operations Research majors.
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