Illinois · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Best Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

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
30
offering CIP 52.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
5,908
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$51,128
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
13
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,899
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$132,970
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1North Central College
Naperville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$85,168564%$20,052$26,851
2University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,5271,15485%$21,000
3National Louis University
Chicago Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$59,0844030%$18,904$26,094
4Benedictine University
Lisle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$58,8201450%$23,570$25,000
5DePaul University
Chicago Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$51,52217768%$28,141$24,500
6Northern Illinois University
Dekalb Public · Bachelor's degree
$51,12816449%$21,600
7Roosevelt University
Chicago Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$48,7153835%$21,085$25,000
8Illinois State University
Normal Public · Bachelor's degree
$47,55315165%$23,250
9McKendree University
Lebanon Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,899653%$23,994$21,203
10University of St Francis
Joliet Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,7351267%$15,591$24,250

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 Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
170,790
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$132,970
median $101,430
Best-paying metro
$142,650
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), North Central College tops the list at $85,168. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Illinois is $132,970 (median $101,430), across about 170,790 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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