Systems Engineering at University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · Master's Degree
University of Maryland Global Campus graduates in systems engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland Global Campus 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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| 14 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $144,307 | $146,718 | #11 | $109,325 |
| 15 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $143,717 | $126,558 | #20 | $127,141 |
| 16 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $142,846 | $135,960 | #14 | $117,455 |
| 17 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $141,618 | $124,286 | #21 | $115,680 |
| 18 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $137,935 | $121,063 | #23 | $110,877 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of Maryland Global Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $130,314 | $101,556 | #20 of 72 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $124,708 | $109,129 | #47 of 92 |
| Information Science/Studies | $120,148 | $95,119 | #21 of 71 |
| Biotechnology | $113,231 | $89,105 | #8 of 15 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,843 | $85,444 | #260 of 861 |
| Security Science and Technology | $106,787 | $101,880 | #9 of 34 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $106,763 | $82,825 | #73 of 349 |
| Public Health | $92,405 | $65,020 | #38 of 201 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $90,343 | $73,152 | #103 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $81,242 | $100,383 | #94 of 453 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $76,376 | $68,382 | #28 of 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,083 | $53,667 | #153 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland Global Campus systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $115,680 one year after graduating and $141,618 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland Global Campus rank for systems engineering?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, University of Maryland Global Campus ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at University of Maryland Global Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for systems engineering ($144,565), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,778.
← All data for University of Maryland Global Campus · Methodology
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.