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Systems Engineering Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 94 students earned their Systems Engineering degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Systems Engineering is the 68th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors in Virginia

Systems Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a systems engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of systems engineering majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.9%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Systems Engineering Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 9,070 people employed in jobs related to a systems engineering degree, compared to 367,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Systems Engineering Jobs in Virginia

Systems Engineering grads earn an average of $118,390 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer systems engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,551. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,780 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015.

Systems Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers systems engineering majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Engineers 11% $122,940
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to systems engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Engineering 183
Electrical Engineering 182
Civil Engineering 166
Computer Engineering 154
General Engineering 117
Mechanical Engineering 90
Biomedical Engineering 52
Industrial Engineering 50

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