Master’s Degrees in Management Science
Education Levels of Management Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21,994 people earned their master's degree in management science. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in management science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 21,994 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,803 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,153 |
| Basic Certificate | 670 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 214 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 33 |
| Associate Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Management Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for management science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in management science. About 58.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,858 |
| Women | 9,136 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of management science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,671 |
| Black or African American | 933 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,362 |
| White | 7,563 |
| International Students | 8,334 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,131 |
Most Popular Management Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 196 colleges that offer a master’s degree in management science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,737 people received their master's degree in management science from Northwestern. Of these students, 39% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,027 people received their master's degree in management science from UChicago. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 732 people received their master's degree in management science from NYU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 44,500 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, 728 people received their master's degree in management science from UCLA. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their master's degree in management science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 32% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 599 people received their master's degree in management science from MIT. About 40% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 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, 595 people received their master's degree in management science from UC Berkeley. About 36% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 462 people received their master's degree in management science from ASU - Tempe. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their master's degree in management science from SMU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Stanford University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their master's degree in management science from Stanford. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Southern California is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their master's degree in management science from USC. About 44% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their master's degree in management science from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 42% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their master's degree in management science from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. About 53% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in management science from NC State. Of these students, 46% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Connecticut comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their master's degree in management science from UCONN. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their master's degree in management science from Carnegie Mellon. About 25% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. 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, 219 people received their master's degree in management science from UPenn. About 52% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in management science from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 41% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in management science from UT Dallas. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in management science from Cornell. Of these students, 57% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to management science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Management Sciences & Methods | 15,331 |
| Business Statistics | 3,554 |
| Actuarial Science | 278 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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