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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,443/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 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	$708K	$693K	$600K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	10.8x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.0x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	69	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$63,952

Out-of-state: $173,488 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,004

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,872

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$74,432

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $69,443/yr, edging above the $62,729 national average for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 10.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,872 in median debt against $69,443 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #63 ranking among 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs places Michigan State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Michigan State University

Michigan State University has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 40,243 students in East Lansing, MI.

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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

What does a 69/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Michigan State University?

At 69/100, the score looks reasonable — but Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Michigan State University?

The 55% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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