# Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Management Science / Analytics (bachelor's)

Winona, MN. IPEDS 174817, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-marys-university-of-minnesota/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,558
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,856 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,125 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,457

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,856 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,182 | $66,184 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,175 | $62,066 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,030 | $61,473 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $14,771 | $60,413 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $6,135 | $25,092 | under 1 year |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $108,187 | $18,500 | $29,155 | 76% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $78,856 | $24,125 | $11,704 | 66% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage not reported metro, $95,550 MN, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $99,340 MN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage not reported metro, $100,790 MN, $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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