Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL · Master's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates in systems engineering earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Compares for Systems Engineering
All 27 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $227,052 | $199,943 | #1 | $151,271 |
| 2 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $178,619 | $162,532 | #4 | $118,363 |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $168,407 | $174,335 | #2 | $118,944 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $163,769 | $166,505 | #3 | $115,443 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $154,775 | $135,833 | #15 | $135,107 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $154,767 | $135,616 | #16 | $119,258 |
| 7 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $152,854 | $139,188 | #13 | $115,773 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $152,353 | $160,639 | #5 | $122,914 |
| 9 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $149,291 | $158,901 | #6 | $104,584 |
| 10 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $145,788 | $156,315 | #7 | $111,229 |
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| 19 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $137,191 | $146,022 | #12 | $107,972 |
| 20 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $135,210 | $123,121 | #22 | $117,239 |
| 21 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $129,471 | $133,034 | #19 | — |
| 22 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $125,093 | $133,145 | #17 | $115,154 |
| 23 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $125,093 | $133,145 | #18 | $115,154 |
| 24 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $117,700 | $103,647 | #26 | $88,691 |
| 25 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $117,700 | $103,647 | #27 | $88,691 |
Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | $145,240 | $94,550 | #2 of 34 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $121,654 | — | #14 of 25 |
| Air Transportation | $113,161 | $91,764 | #4 of 7 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,336 | $86,536 | #233 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $109,268 | $79,874 | #1 of 322 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $103,032 | $78,444 | #23 of 46 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $94,965 | $74,063 | #11 of 12 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $81,886 | — | #30 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $115,154 one year after graduating and $125,093 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach rank for systems engineering?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for systems engineering ($144,565), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,021.
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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.