by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Princeton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in operations research.
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The operations research major at Princeton is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Operations Research. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Princeton University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in operations research. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in operations research from Princeton. This makes it the #13 most popular school for operations research master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in operations research in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Operations Research majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Princeton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $100,354 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 Princeton paid an average of $1,926 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 operations research majors earned their bachelor's degree from Princeton. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Princeton 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 Princeton Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in operations research from Princeton in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the operations research majors at Princeton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 119 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 110 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
| Civil Engineering | 72 |
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