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Operations Research in California

Operations Research Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 481 students earned their Operations Research degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Operations Research is the 68th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Operations Research Majors in California

Operations Research majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 306
Post-Master’s Certificate 103
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a operations research major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of operations research majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.4%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Operations Research Grads in California

19,210 people in the state and 164,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to operations research.

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Wages for Operations Research Jobs in California

Operations Research grads earn an average of $95,470 in the state and $88,350 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer operations research degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time.

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116 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371.

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462.

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Operations Research Careers in CA

Some of the careers operations research majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to operations research.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Computer Engineering 1,247
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Aeronautical Engineering 470
Materials Engineering 308

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