by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Systems Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 159 degrees in systems engineering to qualified students.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Systems Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the systems engineering degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in systems engineering. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in systems engineering from University of Pennsylvania
Any student who is interested in systems engineering has to look into Drexel University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in systems engineering from Drexel University
Explore all the Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 173 |
| Maryland | 279 | 222 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 130 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 122 |
Systems Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Systems Engineering | 159 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,147 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,453 |
| Civil Engineering | 936 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 895 |
| Chemical Engineering | 808 |
| Computer Engineering | 778 |
| General Engineering | 446 |
| Industrial Engineering | 408 |
| Other Engineering | 301 |
| Robotics Engineering | 209 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.