Bachelor’s Degrees in Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
Education Levels of Management Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,863 people earned their bachelor's degree in management science. This makes it the 48th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in management science at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 41,157 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 11,863 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,325 |
Basic Certificate | 836 |
Doctor’s Degree | 332 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 127 |
Associate Degree | 107 |
Earnings of Management Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in management science is $62,069. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,256 to a high of $71,600.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in management science is $33,026. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $44,514 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,961.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $393.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in management science. About 60.4% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 7,166 |
Women | 4,697 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of management science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,990 |
Black or African American | 486 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,256 |
White | 5,772 |
International Students | 1,682 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 677 |
Most Popular Management Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 288 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in management science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for management science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 644 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from UC Davis. About 48% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Davis management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
Virginia Tech comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in management science. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 460 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Virginia Tech. About 32% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in management science at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 62,069.
George Mason University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from GMU. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in management science at George Mason University make a median salary of 62,069.
The 4th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from University of Virginia. Of these students, 48% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Virginia - Main Campus management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
The 5th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from NYU. About 40% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,069.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in management science. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from UPenn. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. University of Pennsylvania management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in management science. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from UofSC. Of these students, 32% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,069.
University of Iowa is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Iowa. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,069.
Bridgewater State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Bridgewater State. Of these students, 42% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bridgewater State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,069.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in management science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 37% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in management science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 62,069.
University of Rochester is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from University of Rochester. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in management science at University of Rochester make a median salary of 62,069.
Drexel University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Drexel. Of these students, 35% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in management science at Drexel University make a median salary of 62,069.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in management science. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from GVSU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Grand Valley State University management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
The 14th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Purdue. About 38% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Purdue University - Main Campus management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from ASU - Tempe. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in management science. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from UT Knoxville. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in management science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 62,069.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from UMCP. Of these students, 48% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Maryland - College Park management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
DePaul University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in management science. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from DePaul. About 54% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. DePaul University management science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,069.
The 19th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Penn State University Park. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,069.
The 20th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in management science from Baruch. Of these students, 44% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in management science at Baruch College make a median salary of 62,069.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to management science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
Marketing | 44,531 |
Accounting | 42,191 |
Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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