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2023 Best Systems Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

11 Colleges
$101,131 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Systems Engineering Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, systems engineering was ranked #69 in the country. In fact 3,068 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Systems Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the systems engineering master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Systems Engineering Master's Degree Schools

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for systems engineering students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

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#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Pennsylvania is a great place for systems engineering students working on their master’s degree. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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Out of the 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for systems engineering students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree systems engineering programs. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.

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Stevens Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree systems engineering programs. Located in the large suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Newark, NJIT is a public school with a large student population.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree systems engineering programs. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree systems engineering programs. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Systems Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best systems engineering colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 106
Pennsylvania 149
Maryland 229
New Jersey 284
District of Columbia 96

One of 39 majors within the area of study, systems engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 11,021
Mechanical Engineering 9,007
Civil Engineering 6,042
Computer Engineering 5,557
Biomedical Engineering 4,252

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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