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2026 Best General Operations Research Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2 Colleges in the United States
731 General Operations Research Degrees Awarded
$105,463 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Operations Research programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for general operations research students.

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Best Schools for General Operations Research in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general operations research education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in General Operations Research

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Our analysis ranked Cornell University the best school in the country for a degree in general operations research. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 218 general operations research degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general operations research program make about $111,094 in their early career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. See the full general operations research program report for Cornell University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general operations research schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 388 general operations research degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the general operations research program make about $110,457 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. More information about a degree in general operations research from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general operations research, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Princeton University awarded about 105 general operations research degrees in the most recent data year. General Operations Research graduates of Princeton University earn a median of $100,354 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. Read more about the general operations research program at Princeton University

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Students looking for a strong general operations research program will find one at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College, which ranked #4. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students within six years. About 20 general operations research degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. General Operations Research graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $99,947 early in their careers. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans. More information about a degree in general operations research from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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