Doctor’s Degrees in Systems Engineering
Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 157 people earned their doctor's degree in systems engineering. This makes it the 115th most popular doctor'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 | 2,407 |
| Graduate Certificate | 768 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 157 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for systems engineering majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for systems engineering majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in systems engineering. About 72.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Systems Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in systems engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for systems engineering students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from University of Virginia. Of these students, 43% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from GWU. Of these students, 14% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Stevens.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Boston U.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UCSD.
The 5th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Colorado State. About 15% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UL Lafayette. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 25% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from USA. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from University of Arizona.
The 9th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UIUC.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
The 9th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Case Western.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Texas Tech.
The 15th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Caltech. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UF. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from MIT. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
The 15th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management.
George Mason University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from GMU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from RPI.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to systems engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
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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