Management Sciences & Methods at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Management Sciences & Methods, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,791 management sciences & methods degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Management Sciences & Methods Rankings at Northwestern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Management Sciences & Methods program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 331 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #235 of 325 |
Earnings for Management Sciences & Methods Graduates from Northwestern University
Those who finish Northwestern University’s Management Sciences & Methods program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $118,780 |
| 2 years | $111,323 |
| 3 years | $130,124 |
| 4 years | $139,924 |
| 5 years | $162,247 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Management Sciences & Methods graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $139,924, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Management Sciences & Methods graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Management Sciences & Methods graduates at Northwestern University are 39% women (701) and 61% men (1,090).
Management Sciences & Methods Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 1,775 master’s management sciences & methods graduates at Northwestern University, 39% were women (695) and 61% were men (1,080).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Management Sciences & Methods master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 757 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 95 |
| Black / African American | 58 |
| Asian | 337 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 41 |
| International (Nonresident) | 455 |
| Unknown | 28 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Management Sciences & Methods master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above 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 Northwestern University
This Management Sciences & Methods program at Northwestern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Science | 1,745 |
| Other Management Sciences & Methods | 46 |
Best-Paid Careers for Management Sciences & Methods Graduates
Graduates of the Management Sciences & Methods program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.