Kansas · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Best colleges for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Kansas

Ranked by graduate earnings

Pittsburg State University, Wichita State University and University of Kansas award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Kansas: 195, 143 and 83 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 Kansas colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods and award 513 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
9
offering CIP 52.13
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
513
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$62,993
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,406
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$114,720
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 Kansas
Lawrence Public · Bachelor's degree
$62,9938369%—$25,000

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

Top 9 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)
1Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
195Not reported
2Wichita State University
Wichita Public
143Not reported
3University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
83$62,993
4Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
63Not reported
5Sterling College
Sterling Private not-for-profit
10Not reported
6Washburn University
Topeka Public
7Not reported
7MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
8Newman University
Wichita Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
9Emporia State University
Emporia Public
1Not reported

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 Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
24,660
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$114,720
median $92,840
Best-paying metro
$108,000
Wichita, KS

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Common questions

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

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

Pittsburg State University (195 graduates a year), Wichita State University (143 graduates a year) and University of Kansas (83 graduates a year) award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 Kansas colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Kansas tops the list at $62,993. 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 Kansas?+

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Kansas is $114,720 (median $92,840), across about 24,660 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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