Doctor’s Degrees in Systems Engineering
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Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 113 doctor's degrees were awarded to systems engineering majors. 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 | 2,186 |
| Graduate Certificate | 769 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 113 |
Earnings of Systems Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in systems engineering is $160,692. 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 $160,692 and the high is $160,692.
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 75.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 52 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
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 $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from University of Virginia. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from GWU. Of these students, 27% were women and 9% 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. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at Boston U. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from UCSD. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from Colorado State. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at UL Lafayette. Of these students, 14% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The systems engineering program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to systems engineering majors at Texas Tech.
University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in systems engineering. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The systems engineering program at University of Arizona awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The systems engineering program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from USA. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #15 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 $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The systems engineering program at University of Florida awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
George Mason University comes in at #15 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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in systems engineering from GMU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for systems engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. The systems engineering program at California Institute of Technology awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% 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. The systems engineering program at Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. The systems engineering program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #20 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 $57,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 | 2,179 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,634 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,096 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,087 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,086 |
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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