Arkansas · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Best colleges for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Arkansas

Ranked by graduate earnings

Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas and University of Central Arkansas award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Arkansas: 369, 179 and 60 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Arkansas colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods and award 729 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program focuses on the application of analytical and quantitative techniques to solve complex business problems. This program is ideal for students interested in enhancing their…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 52.13
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
729
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$57,257
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,322
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$94,780
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public · Bachelor's degree
$57,25717971%—$22,655

Colleges awarding the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees in Arkansas

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public
369Not reported
2University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
179$57,257
3University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
60Not reported
4University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public
52Not reported
5Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public
47Not reported
6Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
Show the other 1 Arkansas colleges offering Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Southeast Arkansas CollegePine BluffPublic14

Career outlook

What this program leads to: General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~308,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$102,950
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What General and Operations Managers earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
34,570
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$94,780
median $74,050
Best-paying metro
$108,510
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs in Arkansas.

Which Arkansas colleges award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees?+

Arkansas State University (369 graduates a year), University of Arkansas (179 graduates a year) and University of Central Arkansas (60 graduates a year) award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Arkansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Arkansas colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.

Which Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Arkansas tops the list at $57,257. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do General and Operations Managers earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Arkansas is $94,780 (median $74,050), across about 34,570 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program?+

The Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program focuses on the application of analytical and quantitative techniques to solve complex business problems. This program is ideal for students interested in enhancing their…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for General and Operations Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 308,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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