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

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127060, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-denver/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,557
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $104,087 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,774

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $104,087 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,097 | $83,001 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,211 | $66,951 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $22,940 | $94,742 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $31,759 | $131,165 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $47,222 | $195,027 | 3.1 years |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | $104,087 | $21,500 | $36,131 | 76% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage $127,810 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $129,880 CO, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $142,330 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $131,840 CO, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $102,620 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $104,750 CO, $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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