Indiana · Operations Research

Best Operations Research institutions in Indiana, ranked by earnings

Operations Research is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on applying analytical methods to enhance management and decision-making processes. This program is designed for students interested in utilizing mathematical…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 14.37
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Operations Research Analysts
$93,070
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Operations Research in Indiana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Purdue University Global
West Lafayette Public
150%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+21.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$91,290
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

MathematicsActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading Comprehension

What Operations Research Analysts earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
1,380
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$93,070
median $85,280
Best-paying metro
$98,600
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Related careers

Operations Research Analysts
$93,070 avg · 1,380 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Operations Research programs in Indiana.

How much do Operations Research Analysts earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Operations Research Analysts in Indiana is $93,070 (median $85,280), across about 1,380 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Operations Research program?+

Operations Research is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on applying analytical methods to enhance management and decision-making processes. This program is designed for students interested in utilizing mathematical…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, active listening, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Operations Research Analysts?+

The national job outlook is about +21.5% growth with around 9,600 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).

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.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, 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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