Master’s Degrees in Systems Engineering
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Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,159 people earned their master's degree in systems engineering. This makes it the 67th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in systems engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,159 |
| Graduate Certificate | 681 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 152 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in systems engineering is $98,793. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $96,392 and the high is $104,718.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in systems engineering is $32,822. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,961 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,822.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in systems engineering. About 73.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,576 |
| Women | 583 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 211 |
| Black or African American | 124 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 232 |
| White | 1,074 |
| International Students | 358 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 160 |
Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a master’s degree in systems engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Naval Postgraduate School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from MIT. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Of these students, 28% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Stevens. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Cornell University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Cornell. Of these students, 27% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from U-M. Of these students, 11% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from GWU. Of these students, 33% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Northeastern. Of these students, 22% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UF. Of these students, 26% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from University of Virginia. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from SMU. About 15% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
The 14th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. About 10% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UPenn. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UTEP. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Florida Institute of Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Florida Tech. Of these students, 15% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from Georgia Tech. About 28% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems engineering. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from WPI. Of these students, 45% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in systems engineering from UT Dallas. About 50% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2,159 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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