Minnesota · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Best colleges for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Minnesota

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of St Thomas, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Metropolitan State University award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Minnesota: 112, 43 and 22 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Minnesota colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods and award 264 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
10
offering CIP 52.13
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
264
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$78,978
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,150
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$117,330
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 St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$78,97811276%$28,888$18,500

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

Top 8 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)
1University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
112$78,978
2University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public
43Not reported
3Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul Public
22Not reported
4Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
18Not reported
5Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud Public
13Not reported
6The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth Private not-for-profit
10Not reported
7Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead Public
6Not reported
8Bethel University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 2 Minnesota colleges offering Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Capella University (Online)MinneapolisPrivate for-profit33
Inver Hills Community CollegeInver Grove HeightsPublic6

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
72,860
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$117,330
median $99,340
Best-paying metro
$125,460
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

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Common questions

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

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

University of St Thomas (112 graduates a year), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (43 graduates a year) and Metropolitan State University (22 graduates a year) award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Minnesota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Minnesota colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of St Thomas tops the list at $78,978. 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 Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Minnesota is $117,330 (median $99,340), across about 72,860 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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