Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Systems Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 43.4% of Systems Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,956 students earned theirSystems Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Systems Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 605 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,939 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 148 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Systems Engineering of $121,140 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $106,540 |
| 4 years | $121,140 |
| 5 years | $136,733 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Systems Engineering. About 72.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Systems Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 33.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 6.3% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 62 | 43.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 43.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Systems Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Systems Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Florida. This school awarded 499 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 242 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 204 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 129 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 109 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Systems Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 3,956 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Systems Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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