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Programs in Operations Research

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Operations research students learn the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to human intervention. It includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems.

Top Schools For Operations Research Programs

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Princeton University

Least Selective:
Kansas State University

Largest:
Rutgers University

Smallest:
Air Force Tech - Graduate

Most Expensive:
Carnegie Mellon University

Least Expensive:
West Point

Best Academics:
Princeton University

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Southern Methodist University

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Princeton University

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University of Southern California

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University of Southern California

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Case Western Reserve University

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Carnegie Mellon University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 245 Certificate (5), Bachelor's (81),
Master's (151), Doctoral (8)
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY		$37,954 13,914 185 Bachelor's (94), Master's (85),
Doctoral (6)
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA		Unknown 0 155 Certificate (55), Master's (99),
Doctoral (1)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 92 Bachelor's (55), Master's (27),
Doctoral (10)
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ		$35,340 5,069 68 Bachelor's (55), Master's (7),
Doctoral (6)
New York University
New York, NY		$38,765 21,759 32 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (31),
Master's (0), Doctoral (1)
Polytechnic Inst. of New York
Brooklyn, NY		$36,284 1,732 27 Master's (27)
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT		$3,000 1,007 25 Bachelor's (25)
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO		$0 4,634 25 Bachelor's (25)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA		$25,716 13,516 24 Master's (24)
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Operations Research Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 4 0%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 338 41%
Master's 444 54%
Doctoral 43 5%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 611 74%
Female 218 26%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 130 23%
Black or African American 27 5%
Hispanic or Latino 36 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 304 55%
Other/Unknown 55 10%
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Operations Research Internships

Job Title:CLINICAL SCHEDULER - Temporary Summer Position
Description:At Partners HealthCare at Home, we are committed to delivering the highest quality health care services available at home - where comfort and security of familiar surroundings can greatly enhance quality of life. PHHs clinicians are part...
Company:Partners Healthcare at Home
Location:Beverly, MA
Posted:5/8/2012
Source:Partners Healthcare At Home
Job Title:Learning and Development Intern (MBA Level)
Description:Job Description: Intern, Learning and Development Position Description As the Intern Learning and Development, this person will work collaboratively with other members of the Learning and Development team and athena learning stakeholders...
Company:Athenahealth
Location:Watertown, MA
Posted:4/18/2012
Source:athenahealth
Job Title:Web Marketing Technology Intern
Description:You will be part of Cadences Web Development Team supporting both internet and intranet sites. Depending on the demonstrated skill level, you will be involved in the overall aspects of web operations covering web content management, web...
Company:Cadence Design Systems
Location:San Jose, CA
Posted:5/10/2012
Source:Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Job Title:Operations Research Scientist Optimization and Statistical Research Staff
Description:Corporate Statement Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80...
Company:Apollo Group
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Apollo Group
Job Title:Manager Sr. Manager Operations Accounting Systems
Description:: * Develop and maintain department procedures, policies, documentation, and goals while providing overall direction to ensure delivery of efficient and effective services. * Coordinate system support activities for 2 accounts receivable...
Company:Assurant
Location:Miami, FL
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Assurant
Job Title:Internal Audit Intern
Description:Job Summary The Internal Audit internship program will run for approximately 12 weeks (+/-), depending on the availability of the student participants and needs of Internal Audit. The interns will be provided the opportunity to assist the...
Company:UPS
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/9/2012
Source:UPS
Job Title:Geologist & Geophysicist Sabbatical Research Intern- 201
Description:Title: Geologist & Geophysicist Sabbatical Research Intern- 2012 Location: TEXAS-HOUSTON Company Overview ConocoPhillips is the world's largest independent upstream energy company, based on proved reserves andproduction of liquids and...
Company:ConocoPhillips
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Job.com
Job Title:AT&T Student Intern
Description:2012 AT&T Labs Summer Intern - Technical I We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to participate in a summer internship within the AT&T Labs Organization. The Summer Internship program supports various technical initiatives...
Company:AT&T
Location:Middletown, NJ
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:AT&T
Job Title:Marketing Intern
Description:The Marketing Intern is needed to support the Marketing Manager who is responsible for 26 new dental office openings (De Novos) this year. An Intern candidate is needed on a part time basis to perform duties that include (but are not...
Company:Bright Now Dental
Location:Irvine, CA
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:Bright Now Dental
Job Title:Research & Intelligence Team Summer 2012 Inte
Description:POSITION TITLE: Research Intern DEPARTMENT: Research and Intelligence POSITION STATUS: Part Time: 40-35 hours/week. Preferable availability July 1 st - August 31 st COMPENSATION: Paid - $10.00/hour LOCATION: Washington, DC or New York City...
Company:Carbon War Room
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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