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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

211

SAT Score

1,510–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$21,519

Median Starting Salary

$60,975

#2

#2 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 Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

139

SAT Score

1,380–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$43,665

Median Starting Salary

$72,259

#3

#3 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Cornell University grants 457 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

118

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,455

Median Starting Salary

$66,973

#4

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

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 168 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Public Health, General, Neuroscience, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

145

SAT Score

1,530–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,844

Median Starting Salary

$66,773

#5

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

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 304 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

39

SAT Score

1,330–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$29,785

Median Starting Salary

$69,085

#6

#6 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

97

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$45,466

Median Starting Salary

$67,293

#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, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,005

Median Starting Salary

$66,055

#8

#8 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 173 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,080–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,171

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#9

#9 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

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

126

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$20,183

Median Starting Salary

$66,503

#10

#10 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,521

Median Starting Salary

$62,959

#11

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

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 238 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$47,799

Median Starting Salary

$75,713

#12

#12 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

44

SAT Score

1,420–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$17,831

Median Starting Salary

$68,091

#13

#13 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 376 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

880–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$10,333

Median Starting Salary

$65,009

#14

#14 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, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 285 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$45,792

Median Starting Salary

$66,966

#15

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

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Annually, Northeastern University awards about 955 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$34,770

Median Starting Salary

$67,534

#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 90 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$36,364

Median Starting Salary

$60,753

#17

#17 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

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,017

Median Starting Salary

$60,869

#18

#18 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$41,496

Median Starting Salary

$62,503

#19

#19 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 240 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$14,414

Median Starting Salary

$65,332

#20

#20 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 847 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,330–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$15,901

Median Starting Salary

$64,130

#21

#21 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, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,320–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$54,471

Median Starting Salary

$68,391

#22

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

Washington University in St Louis
Saint 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 193 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,440

Median Starting Salary

$68,744

#23

#23 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, Economics, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 678 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,410–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$27,551

Median Starting Salary

$68,876

#24

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

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA

Every year, ECPI University awards around 406 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

18

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$20,051

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#25

#25 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, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Florida State University grants 716 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,260–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$14,903

Median Starting Salary

$64,743

#26

#26 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$13,464

Median Starting Salary

$62,687

#27

#27 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 945 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,380–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$15,833

Median Starting Salary

$66,577

#28

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 284 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,340–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$35,940

Median Starting Salary

$69,073

#29

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

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 134 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$12,798

Median Starting Salary

$62,322

#30

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

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 440 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,110–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,144

Median Starting Salary

$65,773

#31

#31 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 444 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

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$22,205

Median Starting Salary

$70,954

#32

#32 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 Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$41,351

Median Starting Salary

$69,280

#33

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

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Each year, St- Mary's University awards about 44 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

960–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$20,562

Median Starting Salary

$65,222

#34

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,330–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,216

Median Starting Salary

$71,474

#35

#35 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, Civil Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$11,898

Median Starting Salary

$63,280

#36

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

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Annually, the University of Denver awards about 125 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,280–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$43,324

Median Starting Salary

$69,822

#37

#37 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, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,290–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,297

Median Starting Salary

$66,495

#38

#38 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 163 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$32,637

Median Starting Salary

$72,635

#39

#39 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, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$33,807

Median Starting Salary

$67,206

#40

#40 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, Computer Science, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 717 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$13,293

Median Starting Salary

$62,058

#41

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

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,290–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,730

Median Starting Salary

$69,321

#42

#42 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 Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, New Jersey Institute of Technology awards 234 degrees per year to Information Technology majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,210–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$16,736

Median Starting Salary

$61,555

#43

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

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying Information Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$18,900

Median Starting Salary

$65,827

#44

#44 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,610

Median Starting Salary

$66,609

#45

#45 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, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$42,342

Median Starting Salary

$65,465

#46

#46 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 214 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,230–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$31,551

Median Starting Salary

$75,939

#47

#47 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 352 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Information Science/Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,220–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$17,704

Median Starting Salary

$65,323

#48

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

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$17,354

Median Starting Salary

$70,458

#49

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

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 448 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,566

Median Starting Salary

$66,264

#50

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

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Each year, Florida International University awards about 1694 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,060–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$10,742

Median Starting Salary

$63,354

#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 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,100–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,773

Median Starting Salary

$67,078

#52

#52 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,200–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$13,110

Median Starting Salary

$63,670

#53

#53 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 647 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$19,828

Median Starting Salary

$69,254

#54

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

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Each year, the University of Houston awards about 605 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$13,738

Median Starting Salary

$63,549

#55

#55 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 442 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$41,550

Median Starting Salary

$65,536

#56

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

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 598 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$16,526

Median Starting Salary

$64,259

#57

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 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

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,401

Median Starting Salary

$63,449

#58

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

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$13,691

Median Starting Salary

$68,588

#59

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

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Each year, Oakland University awards around 520 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,734

Median Starting Salary

$67,080

#60

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

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

990–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,956

Median Starting Salary

$65,409

#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 193 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

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,227

Median Starting Salary

$71,857

#62

#62 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, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

990–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$10,488

Median Starting Salary

$64,142

#63

#63 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$13,613

Median Starting Salary

$65,160

#64

#64 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Social Sciences, and General. In fact, Portland State University awards 356 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$12,509

Median Starting Salary

$63,878

#65

#65 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,353

Median Starting Salary

$66,810

#66

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

Rensselaer at Hartford
Hartford, CT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#67

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#68

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

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,784

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#69

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

Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ

At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

860–1,020

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$66,926

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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 3,216 degrees granted in Systems Engineering per year, the majority of them are Doctors degree research scholarship. Of the 1,905 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level in the US, 28% percent identify as women and 72% 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.
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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
1,905
Female Students
533 (27%)
Male Students
1,372 (72%)

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