U.S. median for this major: $84,313.
College Scorecard field of study; 26 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 15% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,188.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $83,271. College Scorecard.
ND Management Science / Analytics: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Management Science / Analytics nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses ND's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,244 | $29,338 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $7,254 | $29,379 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $11,432 | $46,300 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $18,670 | $75,614 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $45,321 | $183,550 | 2.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.0 years, the average time graduates took (93% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Management Science / Analytics graduates 4 years after graduating ($124,557) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $89,023 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Management Science / Analytics at Indiana colleges
Every Indiana college we cover that reports Management Science / Analytics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | $124,557 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| 2 | Purdue University | $93,976 | $18,284 | $14,600 | 83% |
| 3 | Indiana State University | $92,741 | — | $10,873 | 43% |
| 4 | Valparaiso University | $86,317 | — | $18,578 | 70% |
| 5 | Ball State University | $77,774 | $16,654 | $14,940 | 62% |
13 more Indiana colleges offer Management Science / Analytics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Management Science / Analytics graduates
Operations research analyst
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +11.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
General and Operations Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Management Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at ND, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About ND
- Acceptance rate: 11% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 95% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $99,980
- Full cost breakdown · all 56 majors · overview
Related majors at ND
- Finance$160,313
- Statistics—
- Economics$122,637
- Business$111,444
- Mathematics$92,118
- Accounting$115,909
ND Management Science / Analytics questions
How much do ND Management Science / Analytics graduates earn?
Management Science / Analytics graduates of University of Notre Dame earn a median $124,557 four years after graduating and $83,810 one year after. The U.S. median for Management Science / Analytics graduates across 125 colleges is $84,313.
How much debt do ND Management Science / Analytics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Management Science / Analytics graduates of University of Notre Dame is $19,000, about 15% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,188.
Is ND a good school for Management Science / Analytics in Indiana?
On pay, Management Science / Analytics graduates of University of Notre Dame earn $124,557 four years out, $31,816 above the median for the same major across 5 Indiana colleges ($92,741) and $40,244 above the U.S. median ($84,313). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does ND rank for Management Science / Analytics in Indiana?
Of 5 Indiana colleges reporting Management Science / Analytics graduate earnings, University of Notre Dame ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Management Science / Analytics graduates get?
A common career is operations research analyst, with a median wage of $85,280 in Indiana and $88,940 nationally. Others include general and operations managers and management analysts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Notre Dame Management Science / Analytics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/majors/management-science-analytics (College Scorecard and BLS data).