Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Salary data, best schools, and honest ROI assessment

Avg Earnings (4yr)

$63,206

Median Earnings

$83,878

Schools Offering

140

ROI Grade

B+

Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)

25th: $73,308Median: $83,87875th: $97,049

Best Schools for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods by Earnings

#	School	ROI	4yr Earnings	Net Price	Major Debt	Grade
1	New York University NY · Private	84	$158,559	$37,050	$17,250	A
2	University of Pennsylvania PA · Private	97	$153,279	$28,699	$15,750	A
3	Wake Forest University NC · Private	88	$146,608	$28,719	N/A	-
4	University of Virginia-Main Campus VA · Public	95	$139,095	$21,565	$18,347	A
5	Rutgers University-New Brunswick NJ · Public	83	$126,906	$24,406	$21,500	B+
6	Boston College MA · Private	92	$126,475	$41,704	$18,582	A
7	University of Notre Dame IN · Private	97	$124,557	$26,780	$19,000	A
8	George Washington University DC · Private	88	$120,730	$36,586	$21,000	B+
9	Texas Christian University TX · Private	71	$114,822	$36,660	N/A	-
10	University of Maryland-College Park MD · Public	94	$111,649	$15,678	$15,000	A
11	Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public	77	$111,500	$17,339	$20,500	B+
12	Bentley University MA · Private	94	$111,433	$37,930	$25,000	B+
13	Villanova University PA · Private	89	$109,642	$43,756	$27,000	B
14	St. John's University-New York NY · Private	68	$109,396	$29,999	$19,500	A
15	University of Florida FL · Public	92	$109,220	$6,541	$18,625	B+
16	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University VA · Public	89	$108,726	$24,953	$21,700	B+
17	University of St Thomas MN · Private	81	$108,187	$29,155	$18,500	A
18	University of Kansas KS · Public	76	$107,635	$18,059	$25,000	B
19	University of Wisconsin-Madison WI · Public	91	$106,521	$17,354	$22,250	B+
20	Lebanon Valley College PA · Private	61	$105,444	$26,979	$27,000	B
21	North Central College IL · Private	63	$105,350	$21,044	$26,851	B+
22	Drexel University PA · Private	82	$104,599	$38,509	$28,750	B
23	Temple University PA · Public	64	$104,311	$28,198	$26,000	B+
24	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL · Public	93	$104,172	$14,355	$21,000	B+
25	University of Denver CO · Private	71	$104,087	$36,131	$21,500	B+
26	University of Rochester NY · Private	85	$102,625	$29,278	$22,250	B
27	Miami University-Oxford OH · Public	54	$102,249	$28,384	$27,000	B
28	University of Delaware DE · Public	86	$101,502	$17,799	$25,572	B+
29	University of South Carolina-Columbia SC · Public	72	$98,020	$22,811	$22,922	B+
30	Michigan State University MI · Public	79	$97,236	$19,680	$23,250	B+
31	Drake University IA · Private	81	$97,132	$29,127	$23,979	B+
32	George Mason University VA · Public	86	$97,049	$17,915	$18,500	B+
33	Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia PA · Private	86	$96,930	$29,689	$26,237	B
34	Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public	77	$96,430	$14,967	$17,877	A
35	University of Nebraska-Lincoln NE · Public	68	$96,087	$17,747	$24,250	B+
36	University of California-Santa Barbara CA · Public	90	$96,078	$16,109	$11,128	A
37	University of Washington-Seattle Campus WA · Public	94	$95,193	$14,091	N/A	-
38	University of Washington-Bothell Campus WA · Public	91	$95,193	$12,319	N/A	-
39	Southern New Hampshire University NH · Private	37	$94,942	$36,708	$32,034	B
40	Florida State University FL · Public	83	$94,887	$11,297	$18,750	B+
41	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College NY · Public	92	$94,582	$3,033	$9,000	A
42	Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public	91	$93,976	$14,600	$18,284	B+
43	Indiana State University IN · Public	45	$92,741	$10,873	N/A	-
44	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville TN · Public	73	$92,042	$18,976	$25,000	B
45	University of Iowa IA · Public	76	$91,720	$22,531	$21,500	B+
46	University of Connecticut CT · Public	85	$91,446	$25,097	$23,250	B+
47	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus CT · Public	85	$91,446	$10,875	$23,250	B+
48	University of Connecticut-Avery Point CT · Public	87	$91,446	$13,807	$23,250	B+
49	University of Connecticut-Stamford CT · Public	84	$91,446	$16,798	$23,250	B+
50	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus CT · Public	87	$91,446	$16,403	$23,250	B+

School-by-school analysis: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Editorial breakdowns of how management sciences and quantitative methods graduates fare at the top-earning programs in our dataset.

New York University

NY · Private · $158,559 4yr earnings · $17,250 median debt

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (245 graduates) earns $102,572 at year one and $158,559 at year four with $17,250 median debt and a 0.168 debt-to-earnings ratio (ROI grade A). This Stern School program -- effectively quantitative finance and business analytics -- delivers the strongest four-year earnings in NYU's portfolio. Graduates enter quantitative trading, consulting, and financial technology roles in New York. At $17,250 debt, this is an A-grade outcome by any metric.

University of Pennsylvania

PA · Private · $153,279 4yr earnings · $15,750 median debt

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (200 graduates) earns $104,502 year-one and $153,279 year-four. Debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.151 (ROI grade A) with median debt of $15,750. This program captures Wharton students with quantitative concentrations -- operations, statistics, decision processes, and analytics. The year-one figure of $104k reflects placement into consulting, operations strategy, and financial analytics roles. The four-year trajectory to $153k shows mid-career progression in Wharton-branded roles where the quantitative methods credential adds specific hiring value.

University of Virginia-Main Campus

VA · Public · $139,095 4yr earnings · $18,347 median debt

McIntire School of Commerce's Management Sciences program (406 graduates, $93,565 at year one, $139,095 at four years, ROI grade A, DTE 0.196) is UVA's highest-volume, high-earning program. McIntire consistently places graduates into investment banking, consulting, and financial services firms via on-campus recruiting that rivals any business school in the country. The four-year figure ($139k) reflects the trajectory of analysts who complete two-year banking stints and move into associate roles or private equity. Median debt of $18,347 is moderate. For Virginia residents at $21,803 in-state tuition, this program's ROI is among the strongest available at any public business school.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

NJ · Public · $126,906 4yr earnings · $21,500 median debt

Management Sciences earns a B+ grade with four-year median earnings of $126,906 — the second-highest in the dataset — and first-year earnings of $78,177. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.275 is very favorable. With 303 graduates, this is a high-confidence data point. The program's quantitative focus and proximity to the New York finance and consulting job market drives exceptional placement into high-wage analytical roles.

University of Notre Dame

IN · Private · $124,557 4yr earnings · $19,000 median debt

Management Sciences produces 115 graduates per year with $83,810 median earnings at one year and $124,557 at four years. Median debt is $19,000 and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.227 earns an ROI grade of A. This program -- housed in Mendoza -- attracts students interested in the analytical and operations side of business rather than pure finance. The one-year earnings reflect strong placement in management consulting and operations-focused corporate roles. The Mendoza MBA pipeline and alumni network in operations management and supply chain make this a competitive track for students who want business training with quantitative depth. Graduates who move into management consulting see particularly strong trajectory through year four.

Strong Value

Is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Worth It?

The Numbers Support This Major

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods delivers above-average financial returns. Average earnings of $63,206 four years out put graduates in a strong position to handle student debt and build wealth. The ROI is solid, though school choice and specialization within the field matter.

140 schools offer this major, giving you reasonable options. Compare net prices and graduate earnings at your specific target schools - the range between the best and worst ROI within this field is substantial.

The top school for this major by earnings is Wake Forest University, where graduates earn $146,608 four years out. But averages hide a wide range - where you attend and what you do with the degree matter as much as the major itself.

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