by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Systems Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 188 master's degrees in systems engineering to qualified students.
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Your choice of systems engineering for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for systems engineering students working on their master's degree.
The systems engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Systems Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for systems engineering students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat University of Arizona if you want to pursue a master's degree in systems engineering. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in systems engineering from University of Arizona
It is difficult to beat Southern Methodist University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in systems engineering. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Master's recipients from the systems engineering program at Southern Methodist University earn $9,453 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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University of Houston is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in systems engineering. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in systems engineering from University of Houston
The University of Texas at Dallas is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in systems engineering. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.
Master's recipients from the systems engineering program at The University of Texas at Dallas make $3,335 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in systems engineering from Texas Tech University
Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the systems engineering program report average early career earnings of $93,203.
More information about a master’s in systems engineering from The University of Texas at El Paso
Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in systems engineering from Arizona State University - Skysong
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Systems Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Systems Engineering | 188 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 721 |
| Electrical Engineering | 691 |
| Civil Engineering | 463 |
| Computer Engineering | 454 |
| Industrial Engineering | 310 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 284 |
| General Engineering | 271 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 179 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 145 |
| Materials Engineering | 137 |