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#1 #1 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA With 5 schools, a college, 34 departments, and 44 undergraduate degrees, MIT has plenty to offer the university student. The schools include Engineering, Science, Sloan School of Management, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and Architecture and Urban Planning (which was the first of its kind in the U.S.)....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 199 SAT Score 1,520–1,590 Median Starting Salary $60,975
#2 #2 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. In fact, Cornell University grants 467 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Median Starting Salary $66,973
#3 #3 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ At Stevens Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 178 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 139 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Median Starting Salary $72,259
#4 #4 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 181 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Neuroscience, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 231 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $66,773
#5 #5 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 231 degrees to those studying Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $75,713
#6 #6 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 301 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,330–1,470 Median Starting Salary $69,085
#7 #7 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 109 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $66,055
#8 #8 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $60,869
#9 #9 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $67,293
#10 #10 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $68,091
#11 #11 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 237 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $69,073
#12 #12 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,959
#13 #13 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 212 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $65,332
#14 #14 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $67,534
#15 #15 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 392 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $65,009
#16 #16 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 103 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,753
#17 #17 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $63,549
#18 #18 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, the most popular majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,503
#19 #19 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 1206 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#20 #20 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around 542 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,536
#21 #21 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA The popular choices for majors at Caltech are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, General, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. The school has six divisions, all with emphasis on science and engineering, which include 24 majors and 6 minors....view more Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,540–1,590 Median Starting Salary $59,465
#22 #22 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $62,687
#23 #23 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 760 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $64,743
#24 #24 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $69,822
#25 #25 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $64,462
#26 #26 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Every year, ECPI University awards around 399 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#27 #27 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 210 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $68,744
#28 #28 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $62,503
#29 #29 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $68,391
#30 #30 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 280 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $66,966
#31 #31 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 713 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $68,876
#32 #32 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Anatomy, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 689 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Median Starting Salary $62,058
#33 #33 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $71,474
#34 #34 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 948 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $66,577
#35 #35 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#36 #36 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $66,495
#37 #37 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $69,280
#38 #38 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 541 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $70,954
#39 #39 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN Every year, the University of St Thomas grants around 145 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $72,635
#40 #40 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 125 degrees to students studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,322
#41 #41 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $65,827
#42 #42 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,465
#43 #43 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $63,280
#44 #44 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $65,773
#45 #45 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 177 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $75,939
#46 #46 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 369 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $70,458
#47 #47 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,609
#48 #48 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,470 Median Starting Salary $61,555
#49 #49 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 735 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $69,254
#50 #50 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Every year, Capitol Technology University awards around 16 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $64,059
#51 #51 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $67,078
#52 #52 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $65,323
#53 #53 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $63,670
#54 #54 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA At California State University-Dominguez Hills, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 760–950 Median Starting Salary $64,757
#55 #55 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $63,354
#56 #56 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,449
#57 #57 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 503 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $66,264
#58 #58 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,180 Median Starting Salary $65,212
#59 #59 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI At Lawrence Technological University, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $67,206
#60 #60 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX Each year, St- Mary's University awards about 35 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $65,222
#61 #61 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 290 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $71,857
#62 #62 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 438 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,080
#63 #63 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,290 Median Starting Salary $63,878
#64 #64 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of South Alabama Mobile, AL At the University of South Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,160
#65 #65 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,170 Median Starting Salary $64,142
#66 #66 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $71,874
#67 #67 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,810
#68 #68 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#69 #69 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#70 #70 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#71 #71 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 182 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#72 #72 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
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About Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements as needed, and the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations.

For all the 3,673 degrees granted in Systems Engineering per year, the majority of them are Doctors degree research scholarship. Of the 2,163 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level in the US, 29% percent identify as women and 71% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Systems Engineering, Massachusetts has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering is $66,400.

Popularity of Systems Engineering Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Systems Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

For Systems Engineering majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Industrial Engineers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Engineers, All Other. Not only that, Systems Engineering graduates may find a high salary job, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers or Database Architects.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Systems Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Systems Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,163

Female Students

626 (28%)

Male Students

1,537 (71%)

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#1 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

5%

199

1,520–1,590

$60,975

#2 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

8%

124

1,490–1,570

$66,973

#3 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

48%

139

1,390–1,510

$72,259

#4 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

6%

231

1,520–1,580

$66,773

#5 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

60%

46

1,200–1,390

$75,713

#6 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

60%

46

1,330–1,470

$69,085

#7 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

16%

109

1,370–1,530

$66,055

#8 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

5%

67

1,500–1,570

$60,869

#9 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

47%

77

1,360–1,490

$67,293

#10 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

17%

48

1,420–1,540

$68,091

#11 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

63%

23

1,380–1,510

$69,073

#12 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

24%

59

1,330–1,480

$62,959

#13 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

73%

23

1,210–1,410

$65,332

#14 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

5%

47

1,450–1,540

$67,534

#15 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

100%

38

880–1,100

$65,009

#16 Best College for Systems Engineering in the U.S.

58%

35

1,130–1,320