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2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

24 Ranked Colleges
114 Degrees Awarded
$33,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Systems Engineering is the 164th most popular major in the country with 3,604 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, systems engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $90,261 and had an average of $27,803 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 114 systems engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 24 colleges that offer a degree in systems engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality systems engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the systems engineering program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 “Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 24 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Systems Engineering (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

MIT also took the #1 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MIT are $56,719, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Systems Engineering at MIT

#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the #2 spot on the list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s systems engineering degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, WUSTL has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #4 spot on the list. Cornell University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 1 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, Cornell has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cornell University Systems Engineering Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Systems Engineering at University of Virginia

#8 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Champaign, Illinois, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #8 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Full UIUC Systems Engineering Report

#7

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Boston University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Boston U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 10 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #11 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Systems Engineering Report

#16 in overall quality

Missouri University of Science and Technology ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school situated in Rolla, Missouri. It awarded 4 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri University of Science and Technology, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Missouri University of Science and Technology Systems Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UCSD is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 7 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, UCSD has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#20 in overall quality

Oakland University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Oakland University is a fairly large public school situated in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It awarded 2 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Oakland also took the #20 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland University are $24,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oakland Systems Engineering Report

#12

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #18 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Read more about Systems Engineering at Texas Tech University

#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s systems engineering students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. GWU is a large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 7 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

GWU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824.

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#6 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Case Western Reserve University is located in Cleveland, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees to qualified students.

Case Western not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western Reserve University are $47,958, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Systems Engineering at Case Western

#16

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#19 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s systems engineering students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Santa Cruz Systems Engineering Report

#22 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s systems engineering students in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette also took the #22 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Systems Engineering at UL Lafayette

#17 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Colorado State Systems Engineering Report

#23 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #19. The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Chattanooga has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Chattanooga Systems Engineering Report

#20

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s systems engineering degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

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#7 in overall quality

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Troy, New York. It awarded 4 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

RPI also made our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at RPI are $58,325, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
#24 in overall quality

University of South Alabama ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of South Alabama is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, USA has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Alabama are $16,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

Stevens Institute of Technology came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s systems engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, Stevens has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stevens Institute of Technology are $38,876.

Read more about Systems Engineering at Stevens

#24

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida Institute of Technology is a medium-sized school located in Melbourne, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also made our “Best Systems Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588.

Full Florida Tech Systems Engineering Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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