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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,911/yr (-40% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 4.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #116 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs

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	$619K	$610K	$545K
Earnings Multiple	4.7x	4.6x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$132,480

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$87,888

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,985

58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,911 per year, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates from La Roche University earn below the $62,729 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 4.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,250 debt-to-$37,911 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #116 out of 118 programs, La Roche University's financial outcomes for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $37,911 to $59,985 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About La Roche University

With 78% of applicants admitted, La Roche University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 786 students in Pittsburgh, PA. The average net cost of $87,888 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does La Roche University's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?

This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods earnings lower at La Roche University?

Lower starting pay at La Roche University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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