# The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Management Science / Analytics (bachelor's)

Knoxville, TN. IPEDS 221759, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,501
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,042 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,729

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,042 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,029 | $42,924 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,162 | $52,053 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $18,206 | $77,922 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,627 | $101,124 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,688 | $109,945 | 1.9 years |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $92,042 | $25,000 | $18,976 | 74% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage not reported Knoxville, TN, $76,680 TN, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $104,590 Knoxville, TN, $106,970 TN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $97,470 Knoxville, TN, $99,260 TN, $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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