Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts • Master's
Median Earnings
$175,681
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$175,681
Systems Engineering
National Average
$113,635
All schools, same program
School Average
$122,212
All programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
177
Completers (IPEDS)
76
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$44,052
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$367/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$175,681
Median Earnings
Systems Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (this school) | $175,681 | $44,052 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $148,622 | $34,021 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | $148,622 | $34,021 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $143,735 | $20,500 |
| George Mason University | $140,209 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $129,984 | — |
| George Washington University | $127,560 | $37,964 |
| Cornell University | $127,306 | — |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $121,770 | $37,900 |
| Southern Methodist University | $120,931 | — |
Other Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $226,312 | $41,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $213,235 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $204,731 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $199,774 | $11,077 |
| Mathematics | $180,882 | $9,751 |
| Systems Engineering (current) | $175,681 | $44,052 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $172,897 | $10,967 |
| Physics | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,169 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $143,230 | — |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.