Wisconsin · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Best colleges for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Wisconsin

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Edgewood University award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Wisconsin: 303, 165 and 61 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 Wisconsin colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods and award 665 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
12
offering CIP 52.13
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
665
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$83,260
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,319
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$140,350
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 Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public · Bachelor's degree
$83,26016590%—$22,250

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

Top 10 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public
303Not reported
2University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
165$83,260
3Edgewood University
Madison Private not-for-profit
61Not reported
4Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee Private not-for-profit
46Not reported
5Carroll University
Waukesha Private not-for-profit
29Not reported
6University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire Public
22Not reported
7University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie Public
21Not reported
8Marian University
Fond Du Lac Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
9Marquette University
Milwaukee Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
10Concordia University - Wisconsin
Mequon Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
Show the other 2 Wisconsin colleges offering Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Saint Norbert CollegeDe PerePrivate not-for-profit3
University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperiorPublic1

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 Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
36,910
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$140,350
median $118,730
Best-paying metro
$159,120
Fond du Lac, WI

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Common questions

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

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

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (303 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Madison (165 graduates a year) and Edgewood University (61 graduates a year) award the most Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods degrees and certificates in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 Wisconsin colleges offer Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list at $83,260. 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 Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Wisconsin is $140,350 (median $118,730), across about 36,910 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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