General Operations Research Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Operations Research is offered at 34 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Operations Research. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.6% of General Operations Research graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Operations Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,910 people earned theirGeneral Operations Research majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General 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 General 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 General 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Operations Research majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 58.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 257 |
| Women | 184 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General 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 General Operations Research Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General 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 General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General 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 General Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 230 bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to 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 General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in General 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in General 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 General Operations Research. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Coast Guard Academy comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in General Operations Research 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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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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