Systems Engineering
Engineering
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,810 | $88,434 to $121,307 | 12 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $144,012 | $128,376 to $152,478 | 28 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +8% (2023 to 2033), about 57,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,380 | +11% | 25,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Engineers, All Other | $111,970 | +2.1% | 9,300 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | +8.1% | 4,100 |
| Database Architects | $134,700 | +8.7% | 4,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.