Systems Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Master's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates in systems engineering earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The University of Texas at Dallas 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 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA | $145,507 | $147,982 | #8 | $124,293 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $145,507 | $147,982 | #9 | $124,293 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Dallas systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $109,325 one year after graduating and $144,307 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Dallas rank for systems engineering?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, The University of Texas at Dallas ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more 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.