Management Sciences at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Certificate · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

A 37% acceptance rate puts University of Georgia in competitive admissions territory, serving a student body of 31,310 in Athens, GA.

Program Analysis

At $62,951/yr, Management Sciences graduates from University of Georgia land near the $61,781 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 58.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Management Sciences graduates.

The median debt load of $21,885 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

With only 5 programs offering Management Sciences nationally, this is a niche field. University of Georgia ranks #2 among them.

With 6 registered apprenticeships mapped to Management Sciences, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

81 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
75
Low End
81
Score
83
High End
Earnings $62,951/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (45% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (492,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$659K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
58.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
12 of 12
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$11,180
Out-of-state: $30,220
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,885
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$77,704
23% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Management Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Chief executives $206,420 +4.3% 44%
Actuaries $125,770 +21.8% 50%
Data scientists $112,590 +33.5% 36%
Chief executives
$206,420
+4.3% growth 44% AI-proof
Actuaries
$125,770
+21.8% growth 50% AI-proof
Data scientists
$112,590
+33.5% growth 36% AI-proof

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Management Sciences Career Guide

Management Sciences opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 81/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Management Sciences at University of Georgia?
At 81/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI affect Management Sciences careers?
The 55% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — University of Georgia graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Are there apprenticeship options for Management Sciences?
Beyond University of Georgia's classroom route, 6 registered apprenticeships map to Management Sciences careers — including Data Scientist. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Management Sciences graduates?
The very large job market (492,600 annual openings) works in favor of Management Sciences graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →