# Ohio State University: Management Science / Analytics (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,814
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $111,500 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (4 colleges, $84,932): +$26,568
- Versus the U.S. median: +$27,187

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $111,500 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 1.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Management Science / Analytics at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $111,500 | $20,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $102,249 | $27,000 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Cleveland State University | $67,614 | $24,050 | $14,764 | 51% |
| Ohio Northern University | $59,597 | $25,000 | $24,478 | 76% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage $104,970 Columbus, OH, $103,620 OH, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $102,590 Columbus, OH, $97,700 OH, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $90,010 Columbus, OH, $94,270 OH, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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