by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in operations research.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for operations research majors, Columbia came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in operations research. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 320 students received their master’s degree in operations research from Columbia. This makes it the #1 most popular school for operations research master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in operations research in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Operations Research majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,327 a year. This is higher than $78,243, which is the national median for all operations research bachelor's degree recipients.
Operations Research majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $111,312 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all operations research graduates with a master's is $106,190.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the operations research majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Of the 57 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Operations Research from Columbia in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The operations research program at Columbia awarded 320 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 299 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 232 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 205 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 166 |
| Civil Engineering | 147 |
| Industrial Engineering | 123 |
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