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Operations Research in California

Operations Research Schools in California

Jobs for Operations Research Grads in California

27,210 people in the state and 248,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Operations Research.

Operations Research Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Operations Research Jobs in California

Operations Research grads earn an average of $168,025 in the state and $132,554 nationwide.

Operations Research Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 3 colleges in California that offer Operations Research degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Operations Research Careers in CA

Some of the careers Operations Research majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Operations Research Analysts 3% $83,596
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Operations Research.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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