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

West Lafayette, IN. IPEDS 243780, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,903
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,976 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,284 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (5 colleges, $92,741): +$1,235
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,663

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $93,976 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,098 | $21,717 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,241 | $26,587 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,438 | $40,206 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,177 | $77,434 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,742 | $96,881 | 1.7 years |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $124,557 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Purdue University | $93,976 | $18,284 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana State University | $92,741 | not reported | $10,873 | 43% |
| Valparaiso University | $86,317 | not reported | $18,578 | 70% |
| Ball State University | $77,774 | $16,654 | $14,940 | 62% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage $86,910 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $85,280 IN, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $100,600 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $108,170 IN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $95,600 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $95,560 IN, $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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