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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,267/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (492,600 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$661K	$650K	$571K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.5x	16.3x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.6x	7.5x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	82	78

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,968

Out-of-state: $86,936 (7.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,752

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$72,284

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $67,267 per year, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates from Indiana State University earn slightly above the $62,729 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At #27 of 118 nationally, this is a top-5% Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $72,284 are relatively flat compared to the $67,267 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Indiana State University

With 92% of applicants admitted, Indiana State University prioritizes broad access, serving 6,620 students in Terre Haute, IN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Indiana State University?

This program scores 82/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $571,349 in decade earnings vs $661,214 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Indiana State University's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program stand out?

Ranked #27 of 118 programs nationally, Indiana State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →