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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at McKendree University

Lebanon, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,899/yr (-27% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 4.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #102 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	$638K	$628K	$557K
Earnings Multiple	4.7x	4.6x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$136,280

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$96,760

29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,264

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,856

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

McKendree University's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates start at $45,899/yr, trailing the $62,729 national average by 27%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 4.6x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,264 in median debt clears quickly against $45,899 in annual earnings.

At #102 out of 118 programs, McKendree University's financial outcomes for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,899 to $64,856 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About McKendree University

McKendree University's 64% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,600 in Lebanon, IL.

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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 McKendree University's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?

A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but McKendree 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.

Why are Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods earnings lower at McKendree University?

Lower starting pay at McKendree University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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