Research & Development Management Master’s Degrees
There are 25 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Research & Development Management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.3% of Research & Development Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Research & Development Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 268 people earned theirResearch & Development Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Research & Development Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 245 |
Earnings of Research & Development Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Research & Development Management of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Research & Development Management majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Research & Development Management. About 56.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 119 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Research & Development Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 51.9% |
| Asian | 19 | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 7 | 3.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Research & Development Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Research & Development Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Digital Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Research & Development Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Research & Development Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Research & Development Management. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Research & Development 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.
Wake Forest University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Research & Development Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Peay State University is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Research & Development Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Diego is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emmanuel College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Research & Development Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Research & Development 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 #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Research & Development Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Dakota is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Chicago is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Research & Development Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Detroit Mercy comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Research & Development Management. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Research & Development Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a popular choice for Research & Development Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Research & Development 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.
Bentley University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Research & Development Management. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Research & Development Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Research & Development Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Research & Development Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Research & Development Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Research & Development 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 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 12,273 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10,865 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.