### SUMMARY

 Studying Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods is a valuable choice and usually a needed first step for scholars wishing to enter a career as a data wrangler, a laboratory manager, or a chief managerial officer. Interestingly, management sciences and quantitative methods is fairly popular coming in at the 59th most popular area of study. Last academic year alone, there were 8,738 management sciences and quantitative methods degrees conferred. In-state tuition for management sciences and quantitative methods at private schools is, on average, 3.5 times more pricey than their public equivalents.

 There are 277 colleges which offer management sciences and quantitative methods. 277 schools is on par with other majors offered in the United States. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other management sciences and quantitative methods undergrads, look at universities in Virginia which have the most undergraduates admitted to management sciences and quantitative methods annually. More generally, the best region to study management sciences and quantitative methods is in the Southeast region with [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia), [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university), and [University of Virginia-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to study management sciences and quantitative methods is the Atlantic Coast Conference with [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college), [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university), and [University of Virginia-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus) representing the conference. Based on our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best school for management sciences and quantitative methods is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology).

 The objectively best school does not mean it is the best school for every student. There might be tons of factors to weigh when deciding on institution. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would affect your choice on where to go to school. Here at Authority, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which management sciences and quantitative methods university has the best college campus, the winner is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which university has the best campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more in order to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our choice of the university with the best student life for management sciences and quantitative methods is [University of Virginia-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus). Curious why? Keep reading to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our picks just might surprise you.

 If price is a major deciding factor in your decision on where to go to university, you might be cautious about [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college). [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college)&nbspis the most expensive college for management sciences and quantitative methods, at least for out of state attendance. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the price tag at [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could want to know that management sciences and quantitative methods is the 105th most expensive program in America, with an average expense of $38,900. On a broader scale, the most costly state for management sciences and quantitative methods in the nation is District of Columbia with costs at the primary university, George Washington University, of $54,453. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region of the country for management sciences and quantitative methods is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [California Lutheran University](/colleges/california-lutheran-university) with a cost of $43,900, [University of Portland](/colleges/university-of-portland) with a cost of $47,478, and [Seattle University](/colleges/seattle-university) with a cost of $45,765.

 Our cheapest region for management sciences and quantitative methods is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, and [University of Wyoming](/colleges/university-of-wyoming) with a cost of $13,392. On the bright side, the most affordable school for management sciences and quantitative methods is [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida). Authority.org's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $11,200 for a degree in management sciences and quantitative methods. That cost balloons intensely to a median of $26,000 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the university with the best value for management sciences and quantitative methods: [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). Here you can see our comprehensive list on the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for management sciences and quantitative methods majors vary widely, but within two-years of finishing the degree students will often earn around $65,300. While there can be much variation in salary; top positions can make up to $108,500. Even right out of school, the lowest end jobs within the management sciences and quantitative methods space earn $39,000, which isn't that bad. The top earning grads for management sciences and quantitative methods graduated from [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The general diversity of management sciences and quantitative methods ranks pretty high, coming within the 91st percentile of all programs. The university with the highest composite diversity for management sciences and quantitative methods is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods major only stands within the 31st percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, in the 85th percentile. White students make up the largest share, 40%, of scholars majoring in management sciences and quantitative methods. Additionally, 57% of undergrads seeking a management sciences and quantitative methods degree are men.

 The median ranking for management sciences and quantitative methods professors is 3.8 stars, a ranking that is 5% less than the median for every major; this is a subpar ranking. If you want the most popular management sciences and quantitative methods professor nationally, look no further than Constance Cutchins from [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). This might come as a shock, but the top rated instructors for management sciences and quantitative methods according to students are found at [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university). As we incorporate data beyond simply rankings we find that the university possessing the best instructors for management sciences and quantitative methods is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the top examples of instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for management sciences and quantitative methods is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a comprehensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we hope you understand that considering university from context primarily derived from superlatives can cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to explore our other pages on different universities and peruse a couple of our background 'blog posts' on essential things to look for as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Management sciences and quantitative methods is the 59th most popular degree in America, with 8,738 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #60 [Criminology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-criminology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 277 colleges across the nation, and is the 82nd most widely offered degree. Given that management sciences and quantitative methods is offered at 21% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that a little north of 42.9% of colleges offering management sciences and quantitative methods are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most management sciences and quantitative methods graduates, largely led by [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia), while it’s the Atlantic Coast Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Virginia ranks highest, with particular help from [George Mason University](/colleges/george-mason-university) and [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more management sciences and quantitative methods 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 sciences and quantitative methods). More students studied management sciences and quantitative methods as a percentage of total students at [La Roche University](/colleges/la-roche-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Management sciences and quantitative methods is the 105th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $38,899 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #106, [Physician Assistant Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-physician-assistant-studies), with a median cost of $38,770).

 The Far West has the most expensive schools with first-rate management sciences and quantitative methods programs predominantly led by [California Lutheran University](/colleges/california-lutheran-university) with an annual cost of $43,900. District of Columbia is the most expensive state for management sciences and quantitative methods led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 71.23% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 33.49% less than your average private school. So make sure to check out public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college), which is the 20th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, but it's its management sciences and quantitative methods program is ranked #79. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida)  might be for you, ranked #23 with an in-state cost of just $4,477. Another more affordable option would be #19, [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) in Tippecanoe County, IN with a cost of $9,208 for in-state students and $28,010 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a serious investment for most. It's critical to be sure you increase your future earning potential. We wish for the following career and income facts to guide you in making an intelligent decision when selecting your major.

 Right out of university, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods students take home $72,256 per year on average, which is the 12th most of any major. Further into their careers, they can take in as high as $108,529 to as little as $38,975, but average close to $65,309. To put it in context, that's 69% over the United States average.

 The most common job for a Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduate is Analyst, which commonly earn close to $54,000; next are Consultant and Product Management Internship, which commonly make more or less $56,000 and $40,000 respectively.

 The Southwest has the most well paid Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates. WI has the highest grossing Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods alumni of any state. The most well paid conference for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates is Northeast 10 Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods: Median Professor Rating: 3.8 / 5, which is below average.

 Professors often have an influential influence your college experience, no matter what you major in. A thought-provoking professor can help a student find their passion and set a student up for future success. Conversely, a poor professor can derail your education or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods have a median student rating of 3.8 / 5, putting them in the lower 17 percent in the United States grounded in student approval. For context a 3.8 rating is 5% less than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods slightly out-ranked those from ["African Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-african-studies), whereas ["Painting"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-painting)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.

 Now for some statistics about Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professors. The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association has the highest rated Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professors. Public colleges tend to have higher rated Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professors than private institutions. Finally, Virginia has the highest rated Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professors in the US.

 Constance Cutchins, professor at [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida)&nbspin Orlando, FL is the most popular Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professor in the US. Leign Ann Liu, instructor at [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university)&nbspin Atlanta, GA is the highest rated Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an especially significant investment in one's life; it is an occasion for individual progress and development. Undergraduates start to discover their purpose and forge many of the necessary skills to become a flourishing member of society. But growth goes far beyond a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Marx with a classmate, the wild anecdote gained from an old instructor, the exposure to a different stance on an issue. As such, a diverse college experience vastly enhances what you gain from your time at university.

 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods is a more popular major among students of color than white students. 40% of the US' Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(37%), asian students (12%), and latino students (7%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [George Mason University](/colleges/george-mason-university) located in Fairfax, VA.

 In addition, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods slightly skews male, with about 42.9% of majors identifying as men. [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university) in Fort Worth, TX has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is economic diversity. Sadly, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods is one of the nation's least socioeconomically diverse subjects (Bottom 32%). 32% of its majors come from families with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 16% are from middle income homes, and 22% grew up in families with a sub $30,000 annual income. [The University of Texas at Dallas](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas) is the most financially diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NJ is the most diverse state for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Atlantic 10 Conference 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: 12%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 7%
* White: 40%
* Other: 37%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 57%
* Female: 43%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 22%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 32%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 63%
* Out of State: 31%
* International: 7%


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