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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,684/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 9.3x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #87 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	$572K	$566K	$516K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.4x	9.3x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,988

Out-of-state: $184,096 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,152

-0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,000

2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $52,684 per year, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates from University of California-Davis earn below the $62,729 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 9.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $12,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #87 out of 118 programs, University of California-Davis's financial outcomes for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of California-Davis

University of California-Davis accepts 42% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 31,777 students enrolled in Davis, CA.

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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 University of California-Davis's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?

A score of 63/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of California-Davis 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 University of California-Davis?

Lower starting pay at University of California-Davis 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 →