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Operations Research in Illinois

Operations Research Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Operations Research Grads in Illinois

9,330 people in the state and 248,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Operations Research.

Operations Research Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Operations Research Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Operations Research grads earn an average of $131,437. Nationwide, they make an average of $132,554.

Operations Research Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer Operations Research degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Operations Research Careers in IL

Some of the careers Operations Research majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Operations Research Analysts $83,596
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Operations Research.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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