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Operations Research Schools in Illinois

52 Operations Research students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Operations Research is the 127th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Operations Research Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 52

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 5.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 90.4%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Operations Research Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 7,050 people employed in jobs related to an operations research degree, compared to 164,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Operations Research Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a operations research grad in the state is $96,630, compared to a typical salary of $88,350 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer operations research degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

Operations Research Careers in IL

Some of the careers operations research majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 28% $93,070
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical Engineering 500
Civil Engineering 370
Mechanical Engineering 346
Industrial Engineering 153
Biomedical Engineering 148
Chemical Engineering 138
Other Engineering 129
Computer Engineering 122

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