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Management Sciences & Methods Schools in California

3,668 Management Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Management Sciences & Methods major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Management Sciences & Methods Majors in California

Management Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,491
Post-Master’s Certificate 145
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 145
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

Gender Distribution

In California, a management science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of management science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Management Sciences & Methods Grads in California

There are 318,540 people in the state and 2,893,390 people in the nation working in management science jobs.

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Wages for Management Sciences & Methods Jobs in California

Management Science grads earn an average of $120,680 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer management science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

857 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

660 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

595 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

421 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. An average student at Stanford will pay a net price of $12,894.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,240. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, SCU grads earn an average salary of $77,174.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 83% of the teachers are full time.

Management Sciences & Methods Careers in CA

Some of the careers management science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $92,360
Operations Research Analysts 30% $92,130
Actuaries 29% $114,290
Business Professors 17% $125,810
General and Operations Managers 12% $114,110
Survey Researchers 6% $63,810
Chief Executives -2% $208,000
Insurance Underwriters -3% $78,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to management science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 11,809
Human Resource Management 1,233
Accounting 893
International Business 265
Finance & Financial Management 249
Taxation 223
Entrepreneurial Studies 199
Management Information Systems 186

View all majors related to Management Sciences & Methods

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