Doctor’s Degrees in Systems Engineering
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Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 113 earned their doctor's degree in systems engineering. This earns it the #115 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 | 2,186 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 784 |
| Graduate Certificate | 769 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 113 |
| Basic Certificate | 52 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in systems engineering is $160,692. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $160,692 to a high of $160,692.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for systems engineering students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in systems engineering. About 75.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 52 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in systems engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Virginia - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. The systems engineering program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 15% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The systems engineering program at George Washington University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. The systems engineering program at Stevens Institute of Technology awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Boston University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Boston U. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of California - San Diego is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The systems engineering program at University of California - San Diego awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The systems engineering program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UL Lafayette. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at ASU - Tempe. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The systems engineering program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Texas Tech University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Texas Tech.
University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at University of Arizona.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at UIUC.
University of South Alabama is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. The systems engineering program at University of South Alabama awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at UF.
George Mason University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The systems engineering program at George Mason University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at Caltech. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at MIT.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,100 per year. The systems engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to systems engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,179 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,634 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,096 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,087 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,086 |
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
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