### SUMMARY

 A degree in Management Science is not only a valuable choice, but commonly an obligatory first step for students wishing to enter a career as a business intelligence analyst, a management consultant, or a senior business management analyst. In fact, nationally, management science is a fairly common choice ranking as the 87th most popular major. In the last year, there were 4,591 management science graduates. In-state tuition for management science at private colleges is, on average, 3.4 times more spendy than their public fellows.

 With just 130 schools offering management science you could have a smaller selection of institutions that will have an option for you. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other management science undergrads, consider universities in Illinois which have the most students admitted to management science annually. less precisely, the best region to pursue management science is in the Southeast region with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia), and [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the top conference to study management science is the Southeastern Conference with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), and [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia) representing the conference. That being said, our choice for the best school for management science is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively best school does not have to be the best school for you. There are lots more factors to consider when choosing ​university. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might definitely sway one's decision of which university to attend. At Authority, we've examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which management science college boasts the best campus, the answer is [Rutgers University-New Brunswick](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick). If, for example, you are very interested in which university boasts the top campus, then we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our choice for the school with the best student life for management science is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). Curious why? Keep reading to find out more about Authority's top selections. Some of our decisions will probably shock you.

 If price is a major deciding factor in your choice of where you attend university, you might be cautious about [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university). [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspis the most expensive college for management science, at least regarding out of state attendance. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the cost at [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you might want to know that management science is the 150th most expensive major in the United States, with an average cost of $33,500. On a broader scale, the most costly state for management science nationally is District of Columbia with expenses at the main institution, George Washington University, of $54,453. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for management science is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university) with a cost of $54,453, [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university) with a cost of $52,146, and [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university) with a cost of $54,550.

 Our cheapest region for management science is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Lewis-Clark State College](/colleges/lewis-clark-state-college) with a cost of $19,978 and [University of Wyoming](/colleges/university-of-wyoming) with a cost of $13,392. On the bright side, the most affordable school for management science is [Illinois State University](/colleges/illinois-state-university). Authority.org's entire list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying around $11,200 for a degree in management science. The cost balloons substantially to a median of $26,700 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our choice for the university constituting the best value for management science: [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). Through this link you will find our comprehensive list about the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this section is predicated on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for management science students differ widely, but within two years graduation graduates will typically earn in the neighborhood of $64,900. While there is much variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can rake in up to $109,400. Even right out of college, the lowest earning positions within the management science field earn $39,000, which isn't that bad. The top earning grads for management science studied at [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of management science ranks near the top, ranking within the 87th percentile of majors nationally. The college with the highest composite diversity for management science is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Management Science major only ranks in the 43rd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, in the 80th percentile. White students make up the largest share at 50% of scholars majoring in management science. Additionally, 58% of scholars seeking a management science major are men.

 The median rating for management science professors is 3.9 stars, a ranking which is 2% below the average across all majors; this is a subpar score. If you want the most popular management science professor in the nation, look no further than Patrick Paulson at [Winona State University](/colleges/winona-state-university). It may be surprising, but the best ranked management science instructors by student are at [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university). If we consider information other than basic rankings we find that the university possessing the overall best professors for management science is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). You can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the top professors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for management science is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a detailed page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you understand that considering college with context mainly informed by superlatives can cause issues. We at Authority encourage you to read our more nuanced pages on different schools and peruse some of our helpful background articles on essential things to think about as your college search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Management science is the 87th most popular degree in America, with 4,591 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #88 [Audiology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-audiology), and narrowly lost to #86 [Geography and Cartography](/rankings/best-colleges-for-geography-and-cartography).

 The degree is offered at a total of 130 colleges across the nation, and is the 129th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 11% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 43% of colleges offering management science are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most management science graduates, largely led by [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Illinois ranks highest, with particular help from [DePaul University](/colleges/depaul-university) and [University of Illinois at Chicago](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-chicago).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more management science graduates than [University of Alabama in Huntsville](/colleges/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville), which graduated 381 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study management science). More students studied management science as a percentage of total students at [La Roche University](/colleges/la-roche-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Management science is the 150th most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $33,514 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #151, [Health Care Administration](rankings/best-colleges-for-health-care-administration), with a median cost of $33,400).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with top 50 management science programs led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university) with an annual cost of $56,845. District of Columbia is the most expensive state for management science also led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 70.83% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 30.63% less than the median private school. So make sure to check out public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for management science is [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university), which is the 19th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies](/colleges/central-methodist-university-college-of-graduate-and-extended-studies). It costs just $6,070 per year but is ranked 78th for its management science program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [Illinois State University](/colleges/illinois-state-university)  is probably a good fit for you, ranked #21 with an in-state cost of just $11,524. Another more affordable option would be #22, [University of Illinois at Chicago](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-chicago) in Cook County, IL with a cost of $10,584 for in-state students and $24,276 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a large investment for most students. It is critical to lack doubt you increase your earning potential. We intend for the following career and earnings information to aid you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Management Science alumni makes a first year salary of $72,256 a year, making them the 9th highest earning graduates. Further into their careers, they normally take in something between $39,001 and $109,439, but average about $64,876. For context, that is 68% more than the American average.

 The most popular work position for a Management Science graduate is Analyst, which commonly make more or less $54,000; next are Consultant and Product Management Internship, which ordinarily earn more or less $56,000 and $40,000 respectively.

 The Southwest has the most well paid Management Science graduates. WI has the highest grossing Management Science graduates of any state. Northeast 10 Conference has the highest grossing Management Science graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Management Science: Median Professor Rating: 3.9 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors unfailingly play a severe role in shaping your college experience, regardless of your major. A great instructor may provide inspiration and set one up for future success. Contrarily, a bad professor can bring undesirable stress or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Management Science have a median student rating of 3.9 / 5, putting these professors in the lower 24 percent in the United States grounded in overall professor quality. For context a 3.9 rating is 2.5% under the national median professor rating for all subjects. Management Science professors barely edged-out those from ["Physics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physics), whereas ["Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-applied-horticulture-and-horticultural-business-services)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Management Science.

 Now for some statistics about Management Science professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Management Science professors. The Missouri Valley Conference has the highest rated Management Science professors. The New England region has the highest rated Management Science professors. Public institutions tend to have higher rated Management Science professors than private universities. Finally, Virginia has the highest rated Management Science professors in America.

 Patrick Paulson, professor at [Winona State University](/colleges/winona-state-university)&nbspin Winona, MN is the most popular Management Science professor in the United States. Roger Mchaney, professor at [Kansas State University](/colleges/kansas-state-university)&nbspin Manhattan, KS is the highest rated Management Science professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Find out which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a fabulously meaningful period in one's life; it is an opportunity for personal growth and development. Pupils start to discover who they can be and forge the requisite skills to become a prosperous member of society. But growth is more than what one learns in a classroom - the late nights discussing Langston Hughes with a classmate, the funny story learned from an old professor, the exposure to a different background. Therefore, finding a diverse college vastly enriches what you gain from your time spent in university.

 Management Science is a more ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 50% of the United States' Management Science majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(26%), asian students (10%), and latino students (8%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Trinity University](/colleges/trinity-university) located in San Antonio, TX.

 In addition, Management Science slightly skews male, with a tad below three out of every seven majors identifying as men. [Hardin-Simmons University](/colleges/hardin-simmons-university) in Abilene, TX has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another important type of diversity is economic diversity. Management Science ranks around the median for economic diversity (57th percentile). 29% of its students come from very high income families, 15% are from families with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 26% grew up in low income households. [Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies](/colleges/central-methodist-university-college-of-graduate-and-extended-studies) has the most financially diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NJ is the most diverse state for Management Science. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the The Summit League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 10%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 8%
* White: 50%
* Other: 26%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 58%
* Female: 42%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 26%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 29%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 64%
* Out of State: 32%
* International: 4%


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