Master’s Degrees in Management Science
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Education Levels of Management Science Majors
In 2018-2019, 5,254 earned their master's degree in management science. This makes it the 6th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in management science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,254 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,591 |
| Graduate Certificate | 762 |
| Basic Certificate | 623 |
| Associate’s Degree | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 74 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 37 |
Earnings of Management Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for management science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for management science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in management science. About 55.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,906 |
| Women | 2,348 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of management science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 354 |
| Black or African American | 189 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 211 |
| White | 1,505 |
| International Students | 2,764 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 231 |
Most Popular Management Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 135 colleges that offer a master’s degree in management science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for management science students seekinga master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,298 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,933 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 439 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Northwestern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 22,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 323 people received their master's degree in management science from Northwestern. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,874 per year.
The management science program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 290 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 275 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 25,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,254 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 235 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at UPenn. Of these students, 48% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,300 per year.
The management science program at University of Connecticut awarded 231 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 51,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 212 people received their master's degree in management science from ASU - Tempe. About 47% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Joseph's University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,334 per year.
The management science program at Saint Joseph's University awarded 174 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year.
The management science program at University of Massachusetts - Boston awarded 158 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,924 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,276 per year.
The management science program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 101 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,351 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in management science from The American University. Of these students, 51% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,896 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 94 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at SMU. About 57% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wake Forest University. Each year, around 8,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 89 people received their master's degree in management science from Wake Forest University. About 53% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 47,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
The management science program at University of Southern California awarded 87 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Global Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year.
The management science program at Colorado State University - Global Campus awarded 86 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,790 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 83 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at UC. About 30% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - East Bay. Roughly 15,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
The management science program at California State University - East Bay awarded 83 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,740 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 81 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at USFCA. Of these students, 46% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of William and Mary. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,516 per year.
The management science program at College of William and Mary awarded 76 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of California - Irvine is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
The management science program at University of California - Irvine awarded 74 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to management science that offer master’s degrees.
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| Other Management Sciences & Methods | 5,088 |
| Business Statistics | 1,809 |
| Actuarial Science | 432 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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