Operations Research Doctor’s Degrees
There are 34 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Operations Research. This degree is more popular with male students, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 67.1% of Operations Research graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Operations Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,910 people earned theirOperations Research majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Operations Research at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 441 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,384 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 85 |
Earnings of Operations Research Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Operations Research of $126,482 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $85,170 |
| 4 years | $126,482 |
| 5 years | $163,394 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Operations Research. About 70.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Operations Research graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 9 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 57 | 67.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 67.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Operations Research Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Operations Research. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 388 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 230 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Operations Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Operations Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Operations Research. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Coast Guard Academy is a popular choice for Operations Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Operations Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Operations Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Operations Research Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | 1,910 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Operations Research that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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
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