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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $65,557/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 2.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #100 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	$676K	$664K	$581K
Earnings Multiple	2.8x	2.8x	2.4x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$237,360

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$144,148

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $65,557 track close to the $62,729 national median for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The financial case is thin at 2.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At $21,500 in median debt against $65,557 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #100 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs, University of Denver falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Denver

University of Denver has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 6,059 students in Denver, CO. After financial aid, the average student pays $144,148 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Denver?

This program scores 60/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $580,618 in decade earnings vs $676,243 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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