by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University highly for operations research, ranked #6 out of 13 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Schools | 6 of 13 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in New York | 2 of 3 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 4 |
The following degree levels are available for operations research at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 326 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in operations research.
Columbia University ranks competitively among schools offering operations research at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Operations Research students who finish a bachelor’s at Columbia University report a median salary of $163,913 a year. This is above $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Read more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of operations research bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of operations research bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Operations Research | 326 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Operations Research | 6 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Operations Research | 6 |