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2,275 Yearly Graduations
$84,965 Median Salary
41% Women
A graduate certificate in management science is offered at 138 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 21.7% of management science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Management Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,275 graduate certificates were awarded to management science majors. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in management science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29,299
Graduate Certificate 2,275
Doctor’s Degree 127

Earnings of Management Science Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in management science is $84,965. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $75,601 and the high is $88,188.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for management science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in management science. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,338
Women 937
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The racial-ethnic distribution of management science graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 253
Black or African American 182
Hispanic or Latino 157
White 1,043
International Students 493
Other Races/Ethnicities 147
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There are 138 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in management science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
194 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for management science students seekinga graduate certificate is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at UofSC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
139 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at Harvard. About 29% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

104 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The management science program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 104 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
102 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 people received their graduate certificate in management science from Penn State University Park. About 38% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

91 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The management science program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 91 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
90 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in management science. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their graduate certificate in management science from Iowa. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
82 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in management science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The management science program at Texas Tech University awarded 82 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
68 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The management science program at University of Southern California awarded 68 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
68 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at GMU. About 37% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
65 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at UT Dallas. Of these students, 58% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
63 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The management science program at Auburn University awarded 63 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
61 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stevens Institute of Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in management science. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at Stevens. About 43% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
55 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Claremont Graduate University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their graduate certificate in management science from Claremont Graduate University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
52 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Memphis. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at UofM. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
52 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Atlantic University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in management science. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. The management science program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 52 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#16

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
50 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their graduate certificate in management science from U of U. About 20% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
46 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at UW - Madison. About 46% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
43 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loyola University Chicago is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in management science. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. The management science program at Loyola University Chicago awarded 43 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#19

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
42 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Illinois State University. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 graduate certificates were handed out to management science majors at Illinois State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#20

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
38 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in management science. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their graduate certificate in management science from Colorado State. About 29% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to management science that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 5,948
Human Resource Management 2,089
Finance & Financial Management 1,197
Accounting 1,091
Entrepreneurial Studies 731

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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