Bachelor’s Degrees in Operations Research
Education Levels of Operations Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 445 people earned their bachelor's degree in operations research. This earns it the #206 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in operations research at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,126 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 445 |
| Graduate Certificate | 178 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 104 |
| Basic Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Operations Research Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in operations research is $92,531. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $76,665 and the high is $99,360.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for operations research students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in operations research. About 56.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 251 |
| Women | 194 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of operations research bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Most Popular Operations Research Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in operations research. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for operations research majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from Cornell. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,531.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in operations research. 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, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from UC Berkeley. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. University of California - Berkeley operations research graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,531.
United States Naval Academy comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in operations research. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from Annapolis. Of these students, 41% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. United States Naval Academy operations research graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,531.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in operations research. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from Columbia. Of these students, 56% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York operations research graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,531.
Princeton University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in operations research. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from Princeton. About 26% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Princeton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,531.
The 6th most popular school in the country for operations research majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is United States Coast Guard Academy. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from USCGA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in operations research at United States Coast Guard Academy make a median salary of 92,531.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in operations research. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from USAFA. About 31% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. United States Air Force Academy operations research graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,531.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in operations research. 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, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from SMU. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Methodist University operations research graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,531.
United States Military Academy comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in operations research. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from West Point. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that West Point graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,531.
The 10th most popular school in the country for operations research majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rice University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in operations research from Rice. Data shows that Rice graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,531.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to operations research that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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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