Washington · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Best Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods institutions in Washington, 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
10
offering CIP 52.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
624
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$62,069
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,260
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$157,840
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,377754%
2Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$63,49611376%$31,900$22,332
3University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree
$62,06937185%
4University of Washington - Bothell Campus
Bothell Public · Bachelor's degree
$62,0692765%

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
53,800
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$157,840
median $130,240
Best-paying metro
$171,840
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Central Washington University tops the list at $81,377. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Washington is $157,840 (median $130,240), across about 53,800 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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