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Operations Research Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 55 students earned their Operations Research degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Operations Research is the 123rd most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Operations Research Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 14.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 65.5%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Operations Research Grads in Massachusetts

7,090 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a operations research grad in the state is $88,190, compared to a typical salary of $88,350 nationwide.

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

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $112,623 a year. An average student at MIT will pay a net price of $16,407. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

Operations Research Careers in MA

Some of the careers operations research majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 24% $79,150
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Engineering 930
Electrical Engineering 666
Mechanical Engineering 603
Systems Engineering 378
General Engineering 325
Other Engineering 322
Civil Engineering 238
Biomedical Engineering 230

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View Nationwide Operations Research Report

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