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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,978/yr (26% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

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

ROI 4.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #42 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	$877K	$851K	$705K
Earnings Multiple	4.2x	4.1x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	76	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$209,136

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$122,100

42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$99,241

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of St Thomas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program earn $78,978/yr in their first year — 26% above the $62,729 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 4.1x 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 20% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $18,500 in median debt against $78,978 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #42 out of 118 programs, University of St Thomas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $78,978 to $99,241 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of St Thomas

University of St Thomas has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 6,014 students in Saint Paul, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $122,100 — 42% less than the list 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

How does University of St Thomas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?

A score of 76/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of St Thomas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

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.

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