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Operations Research

Stony Brook University (SUNY Stony Brook)

  • A program that focuses on the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to human intervention. Includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems. Find Colleges Offering Operations Research Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
      Salary and Wages

      Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,030
      • Average Annual Salary: $164,760
      • Average Hourly Rate: $79.21

      Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 180
      • Average Annual Salary: $121,660
      • Average Hourly Rate: $58.49

      Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,350
      • Average Annual Salary: $175,130
      • Average Hourly Rate: $84.20

      New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 970
      • Average Annual Salary: $136,340
      • Average Hourly Rate: $65.55
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 40,743
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
      Salary and Wages

      Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 560
      • Average Annual Salary: $88,400
      • Average Hourly Rate: $42.50

      Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 100
      • Average Annual Salary: $84,260
      • Average Hourly Rate: $40.51

      Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 530
      • Average Annual Salary: $94,000
      • Average Hourly Rate: $45.19

      New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,780
      • Average Annual Salary: $98,160
      • Average Hourly Rate: $47.19
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 58,353
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 64,552
      • Percent Job Growth: 10.62%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Fluency of Ideas
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Number Facility
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    Operations Research
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