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Systems Engineering at Southern Methodist University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Systems Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Southern Methodist University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 systems engineering graduations were recorded at Southern Methodist University.

Online Class Availability at Southern Methodist University

Online coursework is an option at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Systems Engineering Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Systems Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#2 of 6
Best Value	Texas	#6 of 6
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#46 of 48

Earnings for Systems Engineering Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Students who complete Southern Methodist 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	$104,021
2 years	$101,072
3 years	$112,196
4 years	$120,931
5 years	$137,839

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Systems Engineering graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $120,931, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Systems Engineering graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Systems Engineering graduates at Southern Methodist University are 18% women (3) and 82% men (14).

Systems Engineering Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Of the 17 master’s systems engineering degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 18% were women (3) and 82% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Systems Engineering master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, higher than the national average of 27%.*

*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 Southern Methodist University

The Systems Engineering program at Southern Methodist University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Systems Engineering	17

Top-Paying Careers for Systems Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Systems Engineering program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.