Operations Management Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Operations Management is offered at 150 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Operations Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 45.4% of Operations Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Operations Management Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,273 students earned theirOperations Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Operations Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 89 |
| Associate’s Degree | 203 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,019 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 8,958 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Operations Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Operations Management of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,537 |
| 4 years | $63,883 |
| 5 years | $71,749 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Operations Management students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 65.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 399 |
| Women | 209 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Operations Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 31.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 8.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 35 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 276 | 45.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 45.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Operations Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 240 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Operations Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Operations Management students seeking a master's degree is Miami Dade College. This school awarded 6,149 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,552 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. This school awarded 569 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 92 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 91 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Joliet Junior College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Operations Management that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 336,590 |
| Organizational Leadership | 15,674 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,497 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10,865 |
| Project Management | 4,784 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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