by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in systems engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for systems engineering list.
In 2022, 84 students received their master’s degree in systems engineering from Northeastern. This makes it the #10 most popular school for systems engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern was $1,938 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Northeastern does not offer an online option for its systems engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Systems Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $88,691 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $115,680.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of systems engineering master's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 717 |
| Other Engineering | 469 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 412 |
| Electrical Engineering | 274 |
| General Engineering | 205 |
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