The Management Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Mathematics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Mathematics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executives SOC: 11-1011 Occupation: Chief Executives | $206,420 | 211,850 | N/A | N/A |
General and Operations Managers SOC: 11-1021 Occupation: General and Operations Managers | $102,950 | 3,584,420 | N/A | N/A |
Management Analysts SOC: 13-1111 Occupation: Management Analysts | $101,190 | 893,900 | N/A | N/A |
Insurance Underwriters SOC: 13-2053 Occupation: Insurance Underwriters | $79,880 | 107,820 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Risk Specialists SOC: 13-2054 Occupation: Financial Risk Specialists | $106,000 | 56,320 | N/A | N/A |
Actuaries SOC: 15-2011 Occupation: Actuaries | $125,770 | 28,340 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,190 | 893,900 |
| 2023 | $99,410 | 838,140 |
| 2022 | $95,290 | 808,860 |
| 2021 | $93,000 | 768,450 |
| 2020 | $87,660 | 734,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,270 | 81,780 |
| 2023 | $97,130 | 82,980 |
| 2022 | $88,790 | 78,410 |
| 2021 | $94,360 | 79,640 |
| 2020 | $88,010 | 79,810 |