Master’s Degrees in Management Science
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Education Levels of Management Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15,708 students earned their master's degree in management science. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in management science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 15,708 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,585 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,222 |
| Basic Certificate | 822 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 91 |
| Associate Degree | 42 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 40 |
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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in management science. About 60.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9,446 |
| Women | 6,262 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of management science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,799 |
| Black or African American | 607 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 825 |
| White | 5,987 |
| International Students | 5,677 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 813 |
Most Popular Management Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 196 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 Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The management science program at Northwestern University awarded 1,737 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
University of Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The management science program at University of Chicago awarded 1,027 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The management science program at New York University awarded 732 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 26% 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 University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 728 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at UCLA. About 32% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 697 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 29% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 599 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at MIT. Of these students, 37% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 595 people received their master's degree in management science from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 74,700 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 462 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 422 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at SMU. Of these students, 37% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The management science program at Stanford University awarded 400 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in management science. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 382 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at USC. Of these students, 47% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 357 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. The management science program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology awarded 350 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 14th 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 $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 317 people received their master's degree in management science from NC State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 300 people received their master's degree in management science from UCONN. About 47% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 people received their master's degree in management science from Carnegie Mellon. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of Pennsylvania is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 219 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at UPenn. Of these students, 48% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Roughly 53,900 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 $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 199 master's degrees were handed out to management science majors at ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 30% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in management science. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their master's degree in management science from UT Dallas. About 45% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for management science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 people received their master's degree in management science from Cornell. Of these students, 48% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to management science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Management Sciences & Methods | 10,204 |
| Business Statistics | 2,958 |
| Actuarial Science | 429 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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