Management Sciences & Methods at Iowa State University
If you are interested in studying Management Sciences & Methods, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 103 management sciences & methods graduations were recorded at Iowa State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University
Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Management Sciences & Methods Rankings at Iowa State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Management Sciences & Methods program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 331 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 331 |
Earnings for Management Sciences & Methods Graduates from Iowa State University
Those who finish Iowa State University’s Management Sciences & Methods program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $51,392 |
| 3 years | $55,929 |
| 4 years | $63,179 |
| 5 years | $73,057 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Management Sciences & Methods graduates from Iowa State University take home a median $63,179, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Management Sciences & Methods graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Management Sciences & Methods graduates at Iowa State University are 37% women (38) and 63% men (65).
Management Sciences & Methods Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 66 bachelor’s management sciences & methods degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 32% were women (21) and 68% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Management Sciences & Methods bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 15% of Management Sciences & Methods bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Management Sciences & Methods Master’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 22 master’s management sciences & methods graduates at Iowa State University, 41% were women (9) and 59% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Management Sciences & Methods master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Management Sciences & Methods master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Management Sciences & Methods Concentrations at Iowa State University
The Management Sciences & Methods program at Iowa State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Science | 5 |
| Actuarial Science | 11 |
| Other Management Sciences & Methods | 87 |
Best-Paid Careers for Management Sciences & Methods Graduates
Students who finish Management Sciences & Methods program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Management Sciences & Methods graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $129,939 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.