by our College Data Analytics Team
[Management Science Quantitative Methods](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/management-science-quantitative-methods/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the early-career earnings of their management science quantitative methods graduates.
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Below are the schools whose management science quantitative methods graduates go on to earn the most.
Central Michigan University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying management science quantitative methods schools in Michigan. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Management Science Quantitative Methods graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of about $87,602 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the highest-paying schools for management science quantitative methods. Oakland University is a public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. After graduating, management science quantitative methods degree recipients from Oakland University typically earn about $69,446 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Michigan State University earned it the #3 place for management science quantitative methods. Michigan State University is a public school located in the city of East Lansing. After graduating, management science quantitative methods degree recipients from Michigan State University typically earn about $69,443 annually.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Michigan Dearborn one of the highest-paying schools for management science quantitative methods. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public school located in the city of Dearborn. Early-career management science quantitative methods graduates from University Of Michigan Dearborn make a median of around $61,297 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Grand Valley State University earned it the #5 place for management science quantitative methods. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Early-career management science quantitative methods graduates from Grand Valley State University make a median of around $66,492 per year.
Northwood University Michigan ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying management science quantitative methods schools. Set in the city of Midland, Northwood University Michigan is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, management science quantitative methods degree recipients from Northwood University Michigan typically earn about $54,298 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries management science quantitative methods graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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