Master’s Degrees in Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
Featured Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods Programs
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Featured Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods Programs
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Education Levels of Management Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 41,157 people earned their master's degree in management science. This earns it the #4 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 41,157 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,325 |
Doctor’s Degree | 332 |
Earnings of Management Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in management science is $90,072. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $82,321 and the high is $102,748.

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 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 23,374 |
Women | 17,783 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of management science master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 4,558 |
Black or African American | 1,667 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,353 |
White | 12,449 |
International Students | 17,930 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,200 |

Most Popular Management Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 291 colleges that offer a master’s degree in management science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for management science students seekinga master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,785 people received their master's degree in management science from Northwestern. Of these students, 39% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,592 people received their master's degree in management science from Columbia. About 45% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in management science at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 90,072.
University of Chicago is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in management science at University of Chicago make a median salary of 90,072.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 857 people received their master's degree in management science from UCLA. About 41% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
The 5th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their master's degree in management science from NYU. About 42% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
The 6th 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. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. 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. About 32% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in management science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 90,072.
The 7th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 685 people received their master's degree in management science from Georgia Tech. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 673 people received their master's degree in management science from UT Dallas. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in management science at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 90,072.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 659 people received their master's degree in management science from MIT. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in management science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology make a median salary of 90,072.
The 10th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their master's degree in management science from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 57% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in management science at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 90,072.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. About 36% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
The 12th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 592 people received their master's degree in management science from USC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 562 people received their master's degree in management science from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 46% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
The 14th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 529 people received their master's degree in management science from University of Rochester. About 57% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in management science at University of Rochester make a median salary of 90,072.
The 16th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rice University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their master's degree in management science from Rice. About 32% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rice graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 429 people received their master's degree in management science from UIUC. Of these students, 48% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign management science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,072.
Southern Methodist University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 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. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Southern Methodist University management science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,072.
Stanford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their master's degree in management science from Stanford. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Stanford University management science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,072.
The 20th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their master's degree in management science from Duke. About 48% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,072.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Business Administration & Management | 120,872 |
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Business & Commerce | 9,096 |
Human Resource Management | 8,301 |
Finance & Financial Management | 4,173 |
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