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2026 Most Popular Online Operations Research Schools

There are 4 schools that offer a degree in Operations Research mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

With all the Operations Research programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Operations Research Schools ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Operations Research programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Operations Research Schools.

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Operations Research degree online is Southern Methodist University. Located in Dallas, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people earned their degree in Operations Research from this school. About 35% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $67,114. Read More…

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Operations Research majors. Located in Saint Louis, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Operations Research here are earned online. This school awarded 2 degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,826. Full Operations Research at Saint Louis University Report

Southern New Hampshire University landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Operations Research Schools ranking. Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit school located in Manchester, NH. About 100% of degrees in Operations Research here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Operations Research from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,644. Read More…

#4

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Operations Research Schools ranking. Located in West Lafayette, IN, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,209. Read More…

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More Operations Research Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Operations Research Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Operations Research Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Operations Research 1,910
Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914

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*The average salary above is for the top 4 schools only.

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