Operations Research Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 34 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Operations Research. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.6% of Operations Research graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Operations Research Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,910 degrees were awarded toOperations Research majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Operations Research at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 441 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,384 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
Earnings of Operations Research Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Operations Research of $126,482 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $85,170 |
| 4 years | $126,482 |
| 5 years | $163,394 |
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
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Operations Research. About 58.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 257 |
| Women | 184 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Operations Research graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 109 | 24.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 6.8% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 60 | 13.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Operations Research Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Operations Research. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 388 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their bachelor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 277 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 230 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Coast Guard Academy is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Operations Research Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | 1,910 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Operations Research that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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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