by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in operations research at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University highly for operations research, ranked #8 out of 15 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Schools | 8 of 15 |
| 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 326 master’s degrees in operations research.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for operations research at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of operations research master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of operations research master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 89% 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 master’s in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 289 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 6 doctoral degrees in operations research.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for operations research at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of operations research doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of operations research doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% 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 doctoral in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 6 professional certificate degrees in operations research.
Columbia University has not been ranked for operations research at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 83% of operations research professional certificate degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of operations research professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 professional certificate in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Operations Research | 50 |