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Arkansas Tech University delivers Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods training for just $12,171 annually, making it the state's most affordable option. The $10,184 gap between cheapest and most expensive programs reflects Arkansas's mix of public universities and private colleges. With Walmart headquarters driving demand for supply chain analysts and operations researchers, graduates from the University of Arkansas command starting salaries of $58,402. The state's five programs range from 35% to 70% graduation rates.
5
Programs
$12,171 – $22,355
Net Price Range
$47,564
Avg. Program Earnings
53.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,171 $8,508 48.7% 94.4%
2 $16,136 $8,455 41.4% 61.5%
3 $16,664 $19,680 35.3% 63.9%
4 $17,525 $9,748 70.0% 78.9%
5 $22,355 $32,480 70.3% 72.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $22,000 salary difference between Arkansas programs?

University of Arkansas graduates earn $58,402 compared to $36,726 at Ouachita Baptist University, reflecting the flagship university's stronger corporate connections. Arkansas's location near major retailers and logistics companies creates higher-paying opportunities for quantitative analysts from well-established programs.

How do acceptance rates vary among Arkansas management sciences programs?

Arkansas Tech accepts 94% of applicants while University of Arkansas at Little Rock admits 61%, showing different selectivity levels. The 33-percentage-point spread indicates varying admission standards, though all five programs maintain reasonable accessibility for students.

Is the graduation rate gap significant between public and private schools?

Public universities range from 41% to 70% graduation rates, while private colleges span 35% to 70%. University of Arkansas and Ouachita Baptist both achieve 70% completion rates despite different funding models, suggesting institutional support matters more than public versus private status.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.