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Systems Engineering at University of California-San Diego

Systems Engineering at University of California-San Diego

If you are interested in studying Systems Engineering, take a look at what University of California-San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 systems engineering graduations were recorded at University of California-San Diego.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego

Many students take online classes at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Systems Engineering Rankings at University of California-San Diego

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Systems Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #2 of 4
Best Value Far Western (Region) #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 4
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 48
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 48

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #2 of 4
Best Value Far Western (Region) #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 4
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 48
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 48

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Systems Engineering graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Systems Engineering graduates at University of California-San Diego are 19% women (6) and 81% men (25).

Systems Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Among the 19 master’s systems engineering degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 26% were women (5) and 74% were men (14).

University of California-San Diego gender breakdown of Systems Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 12
Racial-ethnic diversity of Systems Engineering majors at University of California-San Diego

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Systems Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Systems Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego

Of the 12 doctoral systems engineering degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).

University of California-San Diego gender breakdown of Systems Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Systems Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 9
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Systems Engineering majors at University of California-San Diego

*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 University of California-San Diego

This Systems Engineering program at University of California-San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Systems Engineering 31

Best-Paid Careers for Systems Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Systems Engineering program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. 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

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