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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in systems engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for systems engineering majors, University of Virginia came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in systems engineering from University of Virginia. This makes it the #12 most popular school for systems engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in systems engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Systems Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,178 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $79,942 for all systems engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia was $1,869 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 81 systems engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Virginia, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Systems Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Virginia make a median salary of $115,773 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 44 systems engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Virginia, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 161 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 |
| Civil Engineering | 80 |
| Computer Engineering | 66 |
| Electrical Engineering | 65 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.