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#1 #1 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,575 Median Starting Salary $57,163
#2 #2 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,320–1,460 Est. Net Price * $40,189 Median Starting Salary $60,315
#3 #3 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Est. Net Price * $37,592 Median Starting Salary $58,471
#4 #4 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $13,464 Median Starting Salary $52,813
#5 #5 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $59,086
#6 #6 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $17,900 Median Starting Salary $49,572
#7 #7 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 491 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Est. Net Price * $9,839 Median Starting Salary $54,564
#8 #8 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 281 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,808 Median Starting Salary $56,668
#9 #9 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $20,871 Median Starting Salary $61,683
#10 #10 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 375 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 930–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,656 Median Starting Salary $55,052
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Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to...view more	100	51%	28	1,340 – 1,450	$19,575	$57,163
American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	99	47%	27	1,320 – 1,460	$40,189	$60,315
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors...view more	96	65%	70	1,180 – 1,420	$13,464	$52,813
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students...view more	96	81%	74	1,200 – 1,360	$37,592	$58,471
Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	94	50%	47	1,220 – 1,400	$24,524	$59,086
Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate...view more	92	3%	90	1,500 – 1,590	$17,900	$49,572
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 491 degrees to students...view more	91	74%	44	1,040 – 1,220	$9,839	$54,564
University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	90	81%	69	1,020 – 1,280	$18,808	$56,668
Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	89	89%	36	1,040 – 1,250	$20,871	$61,683
University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 375 degrees to students...view more	86	93%	57	930 – 1,190	$13,656	$55,052

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About Management Science

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Illinois grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Management Science of all US states with 116 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Management Science can expect approximately 45% percent of their classmates to be women and 55% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Management Science is $57,200.

Popularity of Management Science Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Management Science majors, some of the most in demand careers include General and Operations Managers, Management Analysts and Data Scientists. Not only that, Management Science graduates may find a top paying job, such as Data Scientists or General and Operations Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Management Science majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Data Scientists Business Intelligence Analysts Clinical Data Managers	$108,020	17,700	168,900	228,200	35%
General and Operations Managers	$101,280	296,300	3,507,800	3,655,100	4%
Management Analysts	$99,410	92,900	987,600	1,083,300	10%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,130	8,700	99,900	106,900	7%
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 Management Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,025

Female Students

460 (44%)

Male Students

565 (55%)

White (471, 46%)

U.S. Nonresident (193, 19%)

Asian (96, 9%)

Black or African American (95, 9%)

Hispanic or Latino (85, 8%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (58, 6%)

Two or more races (23, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (4, <1%)

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

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#1 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

51%

28

1,340–1,450

$19,575

$57,163

#2 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

47%

27

1,320–1,460

$40,189

$60,315

#3 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

81%

74

1,200–1,360

$37,592

$58,471

#4 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

65%

70

1,180–1,420

$13,464

$52,813

#5 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

50%

47

1,220–1,400

$24,524

$59,086

#6 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

3%

90

1,500–1,590

$17,900

$49,572

#7 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

74%

44

1,040–1,220

$9,839

$54,564

#8 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

81%

69

1,020–1,280

$18,808

$56,668

#9 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

89%

36

1,040–1,250

$20,871

$61,683

#10 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

93%

57

930–1,190

$13,656

$55,052

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