General Systems Engineering at Boston University
If you plan to study General Systems Engineering, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 general systems engineering graduations were recorded at Boston University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Many students take online classes at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Systems Engineering graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Systems Engineering graduates at Boston University are 9% women (2) and 91% men (21).
General Systems Engineering Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 16 master’s general systems engineering degrees awarded at Boston University, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Systems Engineering master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
General Systems Engineering Doctoral Program at Boston University
Among the 7 doctoral general systems engineering graduates at Boston University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Systems Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Systems Engineering Graduates
Students who finish General Systems Engineering program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Systems Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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