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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $93,565/yr (49% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 10.4x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #51 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	$904K	$875K	$721K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.8x	10.4x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.8x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$83,944

Out-of-state: $232,056 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,524

-9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,286

2.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Virginia-Main Campus's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program earn $93,565/yr in their first year — 49% above the $62,729 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.4x 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 20% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,286 in median debt against $93,565 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #51 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs, University of Virginia-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Virginia-Main Campus

University of Virginia-Main Campus admits 17% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, serving 17,315 students in Charlottesville, VA.

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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 University of Virginia-Main Campus?

This program scores 72/100 — 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 $721,053 in decade earnings vs $903,910 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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