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

Davenport, IA. IPEDS 154235, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-ambrose-university/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,039
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,438 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,935 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in IA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (3 colleges, $91,720): -$17,282
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,875

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,438 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,037 | $91,454 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $21,729 | $90,175 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $22,408 | $92,993 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,776 | $102,820 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,807 | $115,399 | 3.1 years |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $97,132 | $23,979 | $29,127 | 74% |
| University of Iowa | $91,720 | $21,500 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Saint Ambrose University | $74,438 | $26,935 | $24,691 | 61% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage not reported Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, $80,580 IA, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $91,140 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, $87,690 IA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $93,530 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, $85,530 IA, $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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