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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Systems Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

13 Ranked Colleges
365 Degrees Awarded
$25,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 3,604 people earned their degree in systems engineering, making the major the 164th most popular in the United States. 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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 807 systems engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $77,200 and $29,872 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 365 systems engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 13 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Systems Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 60 masters’s systems engineering degrees to qualified students.

UF also made our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 35 masters’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 50 masters’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #4 spot on the list. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 11 masters’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree systems engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, FIU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 9 masters’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State Systems Engineering Report

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s systems engineering students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large school located in Daytona Beach, Florida that handed out 111 masters’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide also took the #6 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $8,568, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #8, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 1 masters’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s systems engineering degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UA Little Rock did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are $14,884.

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#11

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Kennesaw State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s systems engineering students in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also took the #9 spot in our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida Tech is a medium-sized school located in Melbourne, Florida that handed out 31 masters’s systems engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Tech Systems Engineering Report

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach are $19,736, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach 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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