Bachelor’s Degrees in Systems Engineering
Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 705 people earned their bachelor's degree in systems engineering. This earns it the #179 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in systems engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,407 |
| Graduate Certificate | 768 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 705 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 157 |
| Basic Certificate | 111 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in systems engineering is $79,942. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $65,639 and the high is $84,408.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in systems engineering is $10,953. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,953 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,953.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $130.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. About 65.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 464 |
| Women | 241 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 90 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
| White | 350 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for systems engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from UF. Of these students, 45% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from University of Virginia. About 58% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Virginia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from UIUC. About 27% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
University of Arizona is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from University of Arizona. About 32% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from KSU Georgia. Of these students, 29% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Kennesaw State University systems engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,942.
The 6th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from UPenn. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pennsylvania systems engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,942.
The 6th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 18% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Carolina at Charlotte systems engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,942.
The 8th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from WUSTL. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in systems engineering at Washington University in St Louis make a median salary of 79,942.
The 8th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is United States Air Force Academy. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from USAFA. About 32% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USAFA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
Texas A&M International University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,818 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from Texas A&M International University. Of these students, 17% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M International University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
United States Military Academy is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from West Point. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Data shows that West Point graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
United States Merchant Marine Academy is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from USMMA. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USMMA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
George Washington University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from GWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
George Mason University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from GMU. About 27% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in systems engineering at George Mason University make a median salary of 79,942.
The 15th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Otterbein University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,253 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from Otterbein. Data shows that Otterbein graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
The 16th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Maine Maritime Academy. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,474 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from Maine Maritime. Of these students, 14% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Maine Maritime graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
The 17th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from Case Western. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from UCCS. Data shows that UCCS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
The 20th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in systems engineering from Stevens. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Stevens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,942.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to systems engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By luis gomes under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.