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. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in systems engineering.
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USC was ranked #7 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for systems engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in systems engineering from USC. This makes it the #26 most popular school for systems engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Systems Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from USC make a median salary of $118,363 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all systems engineering graduates with a master's is $115,680.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in systems engineering from USC in 2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 305 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
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