Cheapest Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Colleges in North Carolina

Wake Forest University charges $28,746 net despite its $64,758 sticker price, creating an unusual middle ground between North Carolina's cheapest public options at $14,745 and most expensive private programs reaching $41,048. Management Sciences graduates enter a state where Charlotte's banking sector and the Research Triangle's analytics firms actively recruit quantitative analysts. The 8 programs show dramatic variation, with graduation rates spanning from 44% to 91% across institutions.

Programs

$14,745 – $41,048

Net Price Range

$63,005

Avg. Program Earnings

65.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina	$14,745	$7,214	67.7%	79.6%
2	Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina	$16,487	$7,541	73.1%	83.1%
3	University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, North Carolina	$17,893	$25,950	47.5%	74.6%
4	William Peace University Raleigh, North Carolina	$21,728	$33,150	44.3%	63.2%
5	Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, North Carolina	$23,393	$30,900	51.0%	82.9%
6	Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$28,746	$64,758	90.9%	21.4%
7	High Point University High Point, North Carolina	$40,721	$44,208	70.0%	78.9%
8	Elon University Elon, North Carolina	$41,048	$44,536	83.0%	74.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $26,000 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

UNC Charlotte offers the lowest net cost at $14,745 as a public university, while Elon University reaches $41,048 as a private institution. The three public schools (UNC Charlotte, Appalachian State, and the privates) create distinct pricing tiers, with Wake Forest's $28,746 net cost falling between them despite its high sticker price.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in North Carolina?

Wake Forest leads with a 91% graduation rate at $28,746 net cost, while the most affordable option UNC Charlotte achieves 68% at $14,745. Interestingly, some expensive private schools like William Peace University show only 44% graduation rates despite charging $21,728 net.

Where do Management Sciences graduates typically find employment in North Carolina?

Charlotte's banking industry, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, hires quantitative analysts, while the Research Triangle's tech companies seek operations research specialists. The state's growing healthcare sector also employs management scientists for process optimization and data analysis roles.

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