Doctor’s Degrees in Systems Engineering
Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 157 people 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 | 2,407 |
| Graduate Certificate | 768 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 705 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 157 |
| Basic Certificate | 111 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 72.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
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 $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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from University of Virginia. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from GWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% 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. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Stevens.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Boston U.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UCSD.
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 $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Colorado State. Of these students, 15% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UL Lafayette. About 27% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from ASU - Tempe. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Case Western Reserve University 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 $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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Case Western.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 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. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from 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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from 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 $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from USA. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% 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. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UF. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
George Mason University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from GMU. About 14% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Caltech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from 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 $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from MIT. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from RPI.
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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 | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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