Systems Engineering at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Arizona graduates in systems engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arizona Compares for Systems Engineering
All 11 colleges reporting systems engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $144,830 | $131,881 | #1 | $91,178 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $125,191 | $110,244 | #4 | $79,942 |
| 3 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $122,299 | $130,172 | #2 | $85,698 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $120,976 | $106,006 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $119,297 | $127,912 | #3 | $83,874 |
| 6 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $114,815 | $104,550 | #7 | $84,942 |
| 7 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $106,805 | $104,935 | #6 | $81,785 |
| 8 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $100,468 | $103,233 | #8 | $76,660 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $89,696 | $92,854 | #9 | $62,015 |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $84,648 | $90,839 | #10 | $68,034 |
| 11 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $60,126 | $61,131 | #11 | $49,755 |
Other Systems Engineering Credentials at University of Arizona
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $129,471 | — |
Other Majors at University of Arizona by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arizona systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,660 one year after graduating and $100,468 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arizona rank for systems engineering?
Among 11 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, University of Arizona ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at University of Arizona worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for systems engineering ($105,185), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.