Management Science Master’s Degrees
There are 348 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Management Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 38.9% of Management Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Management Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 34,245 students earned theirManagement Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Management Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 61 |
| Associate’s Degree | 22 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,318 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 25,616 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 226 |
Earnings of Management Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Management Science of $83,500 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $88,001 |
| 4 years | $83,500 |
| 5 years | $95,189 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,730 |
| Women | 10,031 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Management Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,999 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 2,789 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,470 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,044 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 475 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 684 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 9,240 | 38.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 38.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Management Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 407 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Management Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,148 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. This school awarded 1,929 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. This school awarded 1,745 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,258 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,133 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. This school awarded 954 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 866 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 737 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 733 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 583 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. This school awarded 551 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 542 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 534 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 522 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 442 master's degrees in Management Science 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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Science. This school awarded 436 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 370 master's degrees in Management Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in Management Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Management Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their master's degree in Management Science 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 Management Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 21,232 |
| Business Statistics | 5,396 |
| Actuarial Science | 1,363 |
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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