Best Operations Research Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,717,062
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$84,619
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
Grad rate: 95.1% |
NY | +$1,948,716 | $148,040 | $86,042 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Cornell University
Grad rate: 95.2% |
NY | +$1,485,408 | $124,590 | $83,196 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Operations Research Degrees by State
Browse Operations Research programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.