by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in systems engineering.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for systems engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 85 students received their master’s degree in systems engineering from GWU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for systems engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in systems engineering in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
The systems engineering program at GWU awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GWU systems engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's systems engineering program at GWU make a median salary of $119,258. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all systems engineering graduates with a master's is $115,680.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 students graduated with a master's degree in systems engineering from GWU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 85 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 69 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 57 |
| Civil Engineering | 36 |
| Computer Engineering | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.