2027 Best Operations Research Schools in North Carolina
Operations Research degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for operations research students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Operations Research in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall operations research education in North Carolina.
Top Schools in Operations Research
Leading the list is North Carolina State University At Raleigh, our #1 school for operations research. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 25 operations research degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, operations research degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $59,622. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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