Master’s Degrees in Systems Engineering
Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,407 people earned their master's degree in systems engineering. This makes it the 67th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in systems engineering is $115,680. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $110,101 and the high is $119,101.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for systems engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in systems engineering. About 72.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,748 |
| Women | 659 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 223 |
| Black or African American | 126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 264 |
| White | 1,095 |
| International Students | 506 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 193 |
Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a master’s degree in systems engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Naval Postgraduate School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Naval Postgraduate School. About 17% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at Naval Postgraduate School make a median salary of 115,680.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 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, 205 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from MIT. Of these students, 34% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $115,680.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 202 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins. About 30% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 115,680.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,672 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. About 27% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. 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, 105 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Stevens. Of these students, 21% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Stevens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $115,680.
The 6th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Cornell. Of these students, 35% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cornell University systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from U-M. About 13% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 115,680.
George Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 85 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from GWU. Of these students, 31% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $115,680.
Northeastern University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Northeastern. Of these students, 19% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northeastern University systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
University of Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 65 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UF. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at University of Florida make a median salary of 115,680.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from University of Virginia. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. University of Virginia - Main Campus systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from SMU. About 25% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 115,680.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 42 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Of these students, 14% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
The 15th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UPenn. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. University of Pennsylvania systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
The 16th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UTEP. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso make a median salary of 115,680.
The 16th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Florida Tech. Of these students, 19% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida Institute of Technology systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 31% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus systems engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $115,680.
The 19th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from WPI. Of these students, 35% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute make a median salary of 115,680.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UT Dallas. Of these students, 42% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in systems engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 115,680.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to systems engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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