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

Bowling Green, KY. IPEDS 157951, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-kentucky-university/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,823
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,452 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,861

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,452 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,087 | $30,332 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,871 | $29,408 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,765 | $41,794 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $14,049 | $60,130 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $17,653 | $75,555 | 1.8 years |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | $74,452 | $21,500 | $10,990 | 56% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage not reported Bowling Green, KY, $83,850 KY, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $71,170 Bowling Green, KY, $79,370 KY, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $95,610 Bowling Green, KY, $95,630 KY, $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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