Master’s Degrees in Management Science
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Education Levels of Management Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,084 people earned their master's degree in management science. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 | 17,084 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,157 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 149 |
Earnings of Management Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for management science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in management science. About 59.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10,110 |
| Women | 6,974 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of management science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,195 |
| Black or African American | 753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,123 |
| White | 6,600 |
| International Students | 5,580 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 833 |
Most Popular Management Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 196 colleges that offer a master’s degree in management science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,737 people received their master's degree in management science from Northwestern. Of these students, 36% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,027 people received their master's degree in management science from UChicago. Of these students, 32% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 732 people received their master's degree in management science from NYU. About 41% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 728 people received their master's degree in management science from UCLA. Of these students, 38% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their master's degree in management science from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 599 people received their master's degree in management science from MIT. About 34% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 595 people received their master's degree in management science from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 38% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their master's degree in management science from ASU - Tempe. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their master's degree in management science from SMU. Of these students, 41% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their master's degree in management science from Stanford. About 44% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their master's degree in management science from USC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their master's degree in management science from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 51% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their master's degree in management science from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in management science from NC State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Connecticut comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their master's degree in management science from UCONN. About 42% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their master's degree in management science from Carnegie Mellon. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in management science from UPenn. About 48% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in management science from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 24% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in management science from UT Dallas. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in management science from Cornell. About 54% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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