Systems Engineering at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Master's Degree · about 124 graduates a year
Cornell University graduates in systems engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cornell 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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| 13 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $145,507 | $147,982 | #10 | $124,293 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell University systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $117,455 one year after graduating and $142,846 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell University rank for systems engineering?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, Cornell University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at Cornell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for systems engineering ($144,565).
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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.