Operations Management Associate Degrees
There are 150 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Operations Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Operations Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Operations Management Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,273 students earned theirOperations Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Operations Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 89 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 203 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,019 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,958 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Operations Management Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Operations Management of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,537 |
| 4 years | $63,883 |
| 5 years | $71,749 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Operations Management majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 50.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 103 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Operations Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 67.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 9.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.0% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Operations Management Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 240 colleges that offer a associate degree in Operations Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Operations Management students seeking a associate degree is Miami Dade College. This school awarded 6,149 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,552 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 357 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. This school awarded 152 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. This school awarded 143 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 100 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 77 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Joliet Junior College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Operations Management. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Operations Management that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 336,590 |
| Organizational Leadership | 15,674 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,497 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10,865 |
| Project Management | 4,784 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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