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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $74,778/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #31 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs Top 50%

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	$924K	$894K	$734K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.5x	10.1x	8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.0x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	83	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)

$88,328

Out-of-state: $149,848 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,876

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,187

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$103,049

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Temple University's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates start at $74,778/yr — above the $62,729 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.1x 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 21% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $24,187 in median debt clears quickly against $74,778 in annual earnings.

At #31 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs, Temple University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $74,778 to $103,049 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Temple University

A 83% acceptance rate means Temple University is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 21,249 in Philadelphia, PA.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Temple 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 $733,598 in decade earnings vs $924,244 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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