General Operations Research Master’s Degrees
There are 34 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Operations Research. This degree is more popular with male students, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 71.3% of General Operations Research graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Operations Research Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,910 students 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 | 441 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,384 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
Earnings of General Operations Research Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Operations Research of $126,482 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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
This degree is more popular with male students. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 630 |
| Women | 417 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Operations Research graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 75 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.5% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 746 | 71.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 71.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Operations Research Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their master'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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 282 master'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.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 230 master'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.
Princeton University is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master'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.
United States Naval Academy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 101 master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master'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.
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master'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.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for General Operations Research majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 29 master'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in General Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 20 master'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 master's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in General Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 16 master'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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 16 master'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 master's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master'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 Southern California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Operations Research. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in General Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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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