Management Sciences & Methods Master’s Degrees
There are 540 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Management Sciences & Methods. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 43.7% of Management Sciences & Methods graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Management Sciences & Methods Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 62,236 people earned theirManagement Sciences & Methods majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Management Sciences & Methods at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 156 |
| Associate’s Degree | 112 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13,758 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 47,850 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 350 |
Earnings of Management Sciences & Methods Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Management Sciences & Methods of $83,500 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $88,001 |
| 4 years | $83,500 |
| 5 years | $95,189 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Management Sciences & Methods majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 56.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25,148 |
| Women | 19,743 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Management Sciences & Methods graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,760 | 30.7% |
| Asian | 4,808 | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,641 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,920 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 820 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1,234 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 19,605 | 43.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 43.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Management Sciences & Methods Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 630 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Management Sciences & Methods. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,363 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,955 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,791 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,686 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods. This school awarded 1,614 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,297 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,293 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,261 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,145 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods. This school awarded 1,078 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,077 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 954 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 949 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 922 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 919 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 884 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 834 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 815 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods. During the most recent year for which we have data, 736 people received their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Management Sciences & Methods majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 732 master's degrees in Management Sciences & Methods in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Sciences & Methods here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Management Sciences & Methods Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Science | 34,245 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 21,232 |
| Business Statistics | 5,396 |
| Actuarial Science | 1,363 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Management Sciences & Methods that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
