Operations Management Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Operations Management is offered at 150 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Operations Management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and79% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.3% of Operations Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Operations Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,273 people 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 | 203 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,019 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,958 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Operations Management Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Operations Management of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Operations Management. About 52.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,947 |
| Women | 4,293 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Operations Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 959 | 11.6% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,028 | 61.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,081 | 13.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 112 | 1.4% |
| International Students | 768 | 9.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Operations Management Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 240 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Operations Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Operations Management students seeking a basic certificate is Miami Dade College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,149 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 1,552 basic certificates 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.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 188 basic certificates in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Operations Management. This school awarded 173 basic certificates in Operations Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 123 basic certificates 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.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Operations Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their basic certificate 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 91 basic certificates 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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 88 basic certificates 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.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Operations Management. This school awarded 75 basic certificates 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.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Joliet Junior College is a popular choice for Operations Management majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their basic certificate in Operations Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Operations Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Operations Management that also offer basic certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.