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 ≈ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1011 Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | 81,780 | 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 |
Operations Research Analysts SOC: 15-2031 Occupation: Operations Research Analysts | $91,290 | 107,760 | 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 | $97,270 | 81,780 |
| 2023 | $97,130 | 82,980 |
| 2022 | $88,790 | 78,410 |
| 2021 | $94,360 | 79,640 |
| 2020 | $88,010 | 79,810 |
| 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 | $79,880 | 107,820 |
| 2023 | $77,860 | 101,310 |
| 2022 | $76,230 | 105,900 |
| 2021 | $76,390 | 107,690 |
| 2020 | $71,790 | 101,790 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,000 | 56,320 |
| 2023 | $106,090 | 55,290 |
| 2022 | $102,120 | 55,800 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | 54,320 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,770 | 28,340 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 25,470 |
| 2022 | $113,990 | 25,010 |
| 2021 | $105,900 | 23,040 |
| 2020 | $111,030 | 22,480 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,290 | 107,760 |
| 2023 | $83,640 | 117,880 |
| 2022 | $85,720 | 105,080 |
| 2021 | $82,360 | 98,700 |
| 2020 | $86,200 | 96,220 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,300 | 29,800 |
| 2023 | $104,110 | 29,950 |
| 2022 | $98,920 | 30,780 |
| 2021 | $95,570 | 31,370 |
| 2020 | $92,270 | 38,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,590 | 233,440 |
| 2023 | $108,020 | 192,710 |
| 2022 | $103,500 | 159,630 |
| 2021 | $100,910 | 105,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,380 | 7,720 |
| 2023 | $60,960 | 8,190 |
| 2022 | $60,410 | 7,880 |
| 2021 | $59,740 | 8,850 |
| 2020 | $59,870 | 10,350 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,420 | 211,850 |
| 2023 | $206,680 | 211,230 |
| 2022 | $189,520 | 199,240 |
| 2021 | $179,520 | 200,480 |
| 2020 | $185,950 | 202,360 |