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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Texas A & M University-Commerce

Commerce, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,945/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 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	$663K	$651K	$573K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.5x	16.2x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.2x	6.3x
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)

$40,104

Out-of-state: $90,504 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,072

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,475

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $63,945/yr, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates from Texas A & M University-Commerce land near the $62,729 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 16.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $24,475 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #50 ranking among 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs places Texas A & M University-Commerce in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Texas A & M University-Commerce

With 93% of applicants admitted, Texas A & M University-Commerce prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 8,249 in Commerce, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

View all 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 72/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

At 72/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

The 55% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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