Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Northwood University

Midland, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
60 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
61
Optimistic
60
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $54,298/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (492,600 openings/yr)
ROI 4.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #103 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 $585K $578K $524K
Earnings Multiple 4.4x 4.4x 4.0x
Probability of Field Employment 71% 66% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 61 60 56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$132,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$105,716
20% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $54,298/yr, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates from Northwood University land near the $62,729 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 4.4x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #103 out of 118 programs, Northwood University's financial outcomes for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Northwood University

With 84% of applicants admitted, Northwood University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,900 students in Midland, 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

How does Northwood University's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?
A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Northwood University trails the majority of Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →