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#1 #1 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,163
#2 #2 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Saint Joseph's University awards around 142 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $66,036
#3 #3 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,086
#4 #4 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,813
#5 #5 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $60,315
#6 #6 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,471
#7 #7 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $49,572
#8 #8 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,730
#9 #9 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $63,500
#10 #10 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 115 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,668
#11 #11 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,454
#12 #12 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 615 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,575
#13 #13 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Each year, William & Mary awards about 192 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Median Starting Salary $61,940
#14 #14 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 389 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,564
#15 #15 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 390 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,052
#16 #16 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Creighton University awards 265 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $63,459
#17 #17 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 203 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $55,458
#18 #18 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $59,380
#19 #19 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $61,683
#20 #20 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 275 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,264
#21 #21 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Bryant University Smithfield, RI At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,330 Median Starting Salary $67,341
#22 #22 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 238 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $60,497
#23 #23 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $59,444
#24 #24 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL At Elmhurst University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 113 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,105
#25 #25 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Every year, the University of Maryland Global Campus awards about 1995 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,579
#26 #26 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,218
#27 #27 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $57,419
#28 #28 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,470 Median Starting Salary $51,680
#29 #29 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of St Francis Joliet, IL At the University of St Francis, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of St Francis grants 122 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $59,791
#30 #30 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN At The College of Saint Scholastica, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,746
#31 #31 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $63,214
#32 #32 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 391 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,057
#33 #33 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $59,605
#34 #34 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $59,565
#35 #35 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,757
#36 #36 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,364
#37 #37 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,311
#38 #38 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 309 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,239
#39 #39 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,792
#40 #40 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS At MidAmerica Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, and General. In fact, MidAmerica Nazarene University grants 149 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,243
#41 #41 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $60,009
#42 #42 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,990
#43 #43 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,548
#44 #44 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Marshall University grants 166 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#45 #45 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,004
#46 #46 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,542
#47 #47 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Fontbonne University grants around 17 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,221
#48 #48 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#49 #49 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Rensselaer at Hartford Hartford, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#50 #50 Best College for Management Science in the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
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About Management Science

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Kentucky grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Management Science of all US states with 115 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Management Science can expect approximately 44% percent of their classmates to be women and 56% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Management Science is $57,200.

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Careers

For Management Science majors, some of the most in demand careers include General and Operations Managers, Management Analysts and Data Scientists. Not only that, Management Science graduates may find a top paying job, such as Chief Executives or Data Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Management Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Management Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,034

Female Students

455 (44%)

Male Students

579 (55%)

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#1 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

61%

30

1,250–1,440

$57,163

#2 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

86%

44

1,140–1,330

$66,036

#3 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

46%

57

1,250–1,400

$59,086

#4 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

65%

77

1,170–1,420

$52,813

#5 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

62%

21

1,300–1,450

$60,315

#6 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

82%

55

1,220–1,390

$58,471

#7 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

4%

76

1,510–1,590

$49,572

#8 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

74%

44

1,070–1,290

$58,730

#9 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

88%

18

1,100–1,340

$63,500

#10 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

79%

115

1,020–1,280

$56,668

#11 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

86%

43

1,130–1,350

$54,454

#12 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

83%

24

1,190–1,380

$56,575

#13 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

34%

12

1,410–1,530

$61,940

#14 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

66%

25

1,050–1,210

$54,564

#15 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

72%

48

970–1,180

$55,052

#16 Best College for Management Science in the U.S.

80%

14

1,250–1,410