Systems Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Systems Engineering is offered at 98 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Systems Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.7% of Systems Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,956 people 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 (this page) | 2,939 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 148 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Systems Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Systems Engineering. About 71.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,537 |
| Women | 626 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Systems Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 907 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 178 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 207 | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 119 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 555 | 25.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Systems Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Systems Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 499 people received their master's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 351 master'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.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 271 master's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 242 master'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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 117 master's degrees in Systems Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 109 master'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.
George Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master'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 Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. This school awarded 88 master'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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master'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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master'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.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 70 master'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 is a popular choice for Systems Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master'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.
United States Military Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master'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 Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Systems Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Systems Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Systems Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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| 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 master’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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