by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in operations research.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for operations research list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in operations research. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 320 students received their master’s degree in operations research from Columbia. This makes it the #1 most popular school for operations research master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in operations research in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Operations Research majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $110,457 a year. This is higher than $92,531, which is the national median for all operations research bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in operations research from Columbia. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Columbia operations research bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 281 operations research majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 261 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the operations research majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 193 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 189 |
| Electrical Engineering | 167 |
| Civil Engineering | 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | 114 |
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