Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods

Types of Degrees Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many research methodology & quantitative methods graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	1,179
Graduate Certificate	92
Doctor’s Degree	15

What Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to research methodology and quantitative methods and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in research methodology and quantitative methods should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills for Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Majors

A major in research methodology and quantitative methods prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Majors

A major in research methodology and quantitative methods will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with research methodology and quantitative methods:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Clinical Data Managers	33.9%	$87,780
Compliance Managers	8.0%	$107,480
Investment Fund Managers	8.0%	$107,480
Regulatory Affairs Managers	8.0%	$107,480
Security Managers	8.0%	$107,480
Social Sciences Professors	9.8%	$71,600
Statisticians	33.9%	$87,780
Supply Chain Managers	8.0%	$107,480
Survey Researchers	2.1%	$57,700
Transportation Planners	6.7%	$81,340

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods?

This major is dominated by women with about 61% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of research methodology and quantitative methods majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	122
Black or African American	78
Hispanic or Latino	83
White	380
International Students	464
Other Races/Ethnicities	52

Geographic Diversity

Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods appeals to people across the globe. About 39.4% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods

Some degrees associated with research methodology and quantitative methods may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to research methodology and quantitative methods have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	0.9%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	1.2%
Some College Courses	0.1%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	3.2%
Bachelor’s Degree	52.7%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	1.8%
Master’s Degree	28.4%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	1.5%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.	0.7%
Doctoral Degree	9.7%
Post-Doctoral Training	0.4%

Online Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	26	4
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	23	4
Post-Master’s	3	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	7	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to research methodology and quantitative methods.

Major	Number of Grads
General Social Sciences	15,961
Survey Research/Methodology	1

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Manfred Werner (Tsui) under License

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