Operations Research at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
If you plan to study Operations Research, you may want to check out the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 operations research graduations were recorded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Studying Online at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Distance learning is available at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Of 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Operations Research Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Use these rankings to compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Operations Research program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 15 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 15 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Operations Research graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Operations Research graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 31% women (5) and 69% men (11).
Operations Research Master’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 10 master’s operations research degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Operations Research master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Operations Research master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, lower than the national average of 11%.*
Operations Research Doctoral Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 6 doctoral operations research degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Operations Research doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Operations Research doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, higher than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Operations Research Concentrations at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
This Operations Research program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Operations Research | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Operations Research Graduates
Graduates of the Operations Research program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Operations Research graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $83,596 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.