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Operations Research at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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.

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).

North Carolina State University at Raleigh gender breakdown of Operations Research Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Operations Research majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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).

North Carolina State University at Raleigh gender breakdown of Operations Research Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Operations Research majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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

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