Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Master's Degree · about 192 graduates a year
Johns Hopkins University graduates in systems engineering earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johns Hopkins University 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johns Hopkins University systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $135,107 one year after graduating and $154,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johns Hopkins University rank for systems engineering?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, Johns Hopkins University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for systems engineering ($144,565), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.