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Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

18 Colleges
$83,661 Avg Salary
$23,007 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Systems Engineering School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, systems engineering was ranked #146 in the country. In fact 3,904 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the systems engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Systems Engineering Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in the Southeast Region for systems engineering students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, systems engineering graduates from University of Virginia take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best systems engineering schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

On average, systems engineering graduates from UF take out $22,260 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $274.

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#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 18 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the # 5 spot on the list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Daytona Beach.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, systems engineering graduates from GMU take out $23,754 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

Systems Engineering majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach ranked #9 on this year’s Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region list. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.

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#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

With a ranking of #10, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for systems engineering students. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Systems Engineering Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 87
Virginia 227
North Carolina 40
Florida 430
Tennessee 0
Kentucky 0
South Carolina 1
Louisiana 7
Arkansas 7
Alabama 15
West Virginia 3

One of 40 majors within the area of study, systems engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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