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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for systems engineering majors, WUSTL came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in systems engineering. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $73,035. This is higher than $67,120, which is the national median for all systems engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WUSTL, systems engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all systems engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,260.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in systems engineering from WUSTL in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 systems engineering majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 92% were men and 8% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 156 |
| Electrical Engineering | 116 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 107 |
| Chemical Engineering | 85 |
| Other Engineering | 51 |
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