Systems Engineering at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in systems engineering earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $185,551 | $102,814 | #2 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $177,066 | $110,302 | #19 of 349 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $162,355 | $106,701 | #1 of 84 |
| Chemical Engineering | $107,843 | $69,801 | #21 of 158 |
| Economics | $102,439 | $66,325 | #60 of 368 |
| Marketing | $100,489 | $70,819 | #7 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $98,497 | $79,799 | #30 of 309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,965 | $72,057 | #76 of 318 |
| Psychology | $91,787 | — | #2 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,778 | — | #15 of 565 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $75,261 | $37,377 | #10 of 82 |
| Anthropology | $71,018 | $34,489 | #4 of 188 |
| Biology | $68,359 | $24,925 | #122 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $33,615 | #29 of 299 |
| Cognitive Science | $67,212 | $30,996 | #16 of 19 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,498 | $38,854 | #20 of 87 |
| Area Studies | — | $30,716 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $16,635 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $83,874 one year after graduating and $119,297 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for systems engineering?
Among 11 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for systems engineering ($105,185), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,139.
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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.