Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
A program that focuses on the design of research studies, measurement of variables, data analysis, and formulation of models. Includes instruction in experimental, quasi-experimental, and case study methods; historical research; participant observation; questionnaire design; sampling theory; and statistical methods.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 212
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $51k
About this major
A program that focuses on the design of research studies, measurement of variables, data analysis, and formulation of models. Includes instruction in experimental, quasi-experimental, and case study methods; historical research; participant observation; questionnaire design; sampling theory; and statistical methods.
Examples of specialized tracks: Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Statisticians | $103k | +8.5% | Master's degree |
| Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other | $75k | +1.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Survey researchers | $63k | -5.2% | Master's degree |
| Sociologists | $102k | +3.6% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$51k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$45k
Bachelor's
$53k
Top colleges for Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | 0 | 72 | 72 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | 0 | 59 | 59 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent | Bronx, NY | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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