Systems Engineering

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#1

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

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 456 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$66,150

#2

#2 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

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$70,458

#3

#3 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

4

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$62,503

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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 9 students graduating with degrees at the Post masters certificate level in the US, 33% percent identify as women and 67% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Systems Engineering, California 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Engineers, All Other . Not only that, Systems Engineering graduates may find a high salary job, such as Engineers, All Other or Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

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
9
Female Students
3 (33%)
Male Students
6 (66%)

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