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2024 Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region

6 Colleges in the Plains States Region
106 Systems Engineering Degrees Awarded
$73,035 Avg Early-Career Salary
Systems Engineering is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #160 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of systems engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 106 degrees in systems engineering to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Systems Engineering School

Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region The systems engineering program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Systems Engineering rankings. We derive our Best Overall Systems Engineering School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Systems Engineering
Master's Degrees in Systems Engineering
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Systems Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Systems Engineering in the Plains States Region

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.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Systems Engineering

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Systems Engineering Degrees Awarded
$73,035 Median Starting Salary

Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in systems engineering. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 37 systems engineering students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, systems engineering degree recipients generally earn around $73,035 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in systems engineering from Washington University in St Louis

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
47 Systems Engineering Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in systems engineering needs to check out Missouri University of Science and Technology. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 47 systems engineering students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in systems engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA

It is difficult to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a degree in systems engineering. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 systems engineering students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in systems engineering from Iowa State University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN

It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a degree in systems engineering. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 systems engineering students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in systems engineering from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

4

Saint Cloud State University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in systems engineering. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.More information about a degree in systems engineering from Saint Cloud State University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN

UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul. This university ranks 3rd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 8 systems engineering students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in systems engineering from University of St Thomas Minnesota

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

UND is a large public university located in the city of Grand Forks. This university ranks 1st out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.More information about a degree in systems engineering from University of North Dakota

Best Systems Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best systems engineering schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota28419
Missouri28392
Iowa2647

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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Systems Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Systems Engineering Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Systems Engineering106

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering2,877
Civil Engineering1,355
Electrical Engineering1,111
Computer Engineering1,012
Chemical Engineering799
Industrial Engineering637
Biomedical Engineering627
General Engineering566
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering562
Agricultural Engineering261

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