Graduate Certificates in Systems Engineering
Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 768 people earned their graduate certificate in systems engineering. This earns it the #27 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for systems engineering majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in systems engineering. About 76.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 585 |
| Women | 183 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 426 |
| International Students | 101 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 43 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for systems engineering students seekinga graduate certificate is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Naval Postgraduate School. About 23% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 157 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Stevens. Of these students, 21% were women and 17% 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 #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in systems engineering. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. About 18% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Dayton is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from UDayton.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. 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, 37 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in systems engineering. 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, 34 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from UF. About 32% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from DU. Of these students, 15% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from UT Dallas. Of these students, 44% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from WPI. About 11% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Detroit Mercy. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Detroit Mercy. About 29% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Mines.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Colorado State. About 31% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in systems engineering. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from UCONN. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Binghamton University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Binghamton University. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Drexel. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in systems engineering. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from USC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Portland State University.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in systems engineering. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in systems engineering. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins. About 31% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to systems engineering that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 217 |
| Other Engineering | 215 |
| Operations Research | 178 |
| Electrical Engineering | 153 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 141 |
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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