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Systems Engineering at Cornell University

If you plan to study Systems Engineering, take a look at what Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 129 systems engineering degrees were granted at Cornell University.

Online & Distance Learning at Cornell University

Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Systems Engineering Rankings at Cornell University

Rankings can help you compare Cornell University’s Systems Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 3
Best Value	New York	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 9
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#17 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#39 of 48

Earnings for Systems Engineering Graduates from Cornell University

Graduates of Cornell University’s Systems Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$95,847
2 years	$94,408
3 years	$107,658
4 years	$127,306
5 years	$143,008

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Systems Engineering graduates from Cornell University take home a median $127,306, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Systems Engineering graduates at Cornell University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Systems Engineering graduates at Cornell University are 30% women (39) and 70% men (90).

Systems Engineering Master’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 124 master’s systems engineering graduates at Cornell University, 31% were women (38) and 69% were men (86).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Systems Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	13
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	62
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of Systems Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, below the national average of 27%.*

Systems Engineering Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 5 doctoral systems engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Systems Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Systems Engineering Concentrations at Cornell University

This Systems Engineering program at Cornell University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Systems Engineering	129

Best-Paid Careers for Systems Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Systems Engineering program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Systems Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.