Operations Research Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Operations Research is offered at 34 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Operations Research. This degree is more popular with male students, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 71.3% 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 | 441 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,384 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
Earnings of Operations Research Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Operations Research majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
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 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.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Operations Research Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Operations Research. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Operations Research students seeking a master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their master'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.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 282 master's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Research here go on to 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 Operations Research. This school awarded 277 master'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 master's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their master'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.
Princeton University is a popular choice for 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 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 Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master'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.
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 master's degree. This school awarded 86 master's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master'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 Air Force Academy comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 35 master'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.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master'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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master'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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 16 master'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.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master'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.
University of Southern California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in 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 Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Operations Research Concentrations
| 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 master’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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