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 WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in systems engineering.
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WUSTL was ranked #6 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. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Systems Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Systems Engineering Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in systems engineering from WUSTL. This makes it the #35 most popular school for systems engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in systems engineering in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of systems engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at WUSTL is $83,874. 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 WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of systems engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in systems engineering from WUSTL in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
| Electrical Engineering | 110 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Other Engineering | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.