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Systems Engineering in Illinois

Systems Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Systems Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 31,300 people employed in jobs related to a Systems Engineering degree, compared to 816,000 nationwide.

Systems Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Systems Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Systems Engineering grad in the state is $122,937, compared to a typical salary of $131,248 nationwide.

Systems Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer Systems Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Systems Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers Systems Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Database Architects $148,480
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Validation Engineers $70,019
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Systems Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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