by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 8 degrees and certificates in Energy Systems Engineering (Other). Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. Its 12 related occupations pay an average median salary of $92,493 a year.
A degree in Energy Systems Engineering (Other) involves the study of Any Instructional Program In Energy Systems Engineering Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, energy systems engineering (other) is a widely-pursued major, with 8 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award energy systems engineering (other) degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 5.
By level, the 8 awards include 3 bachelor’s degrees and 5 master’s degrees.
Women earned 25% of energy systems engineering (other) degrees and certificates in the latest year (2 of 8). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (4) and Black or African American (1), and international students earned 2.
The most common energy systems engineering (other) credential is the master’s degree: 5 of the 8 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to energy systems engineering (other) call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Design, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an energy systems engineering (other) degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 3 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 5 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to energy systems engineering (other), at 30.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 30.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 29.6% |
| Master’s degree | 11.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 8.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 7.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.1% |
| Some college courses | 1.6% |
| First professional degree | 1.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
12 occupations are related to Energy Systems Engineering (Other), with an average median salary of $92,493; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Systems Engineers, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Mechanical Engineering Professor, Applied Mechanics Teacher, Metallography Teacher and Television Engineering Teacher.
The occupation related to energy systems engineering (other) with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Nanosystems Engineers | 358,781 | -2.9% |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 353,305 | 12.7% |
| Engineers, All Other | 292,948 | -4.3% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 266,797 | 14.5% |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | 227,778 | 6.7% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 207,139 | 9.0% |
The highest-paying occupation related to energy systems engineering (other) is Engineers, All Other, with a median salary of $136,628.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
Energy Systems Engineering (Other) has 2 similar majors in the Engineering field, which together award 198 degrees a year; the largest are Energy Systems Engineering, General (191) and Power Plant Engineering (7). Browse all Engineering majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Energy Systems Engineering, General | 191 |
| Power Plant Engineering | 7 |
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