Systems Engineering

Doctoral degree · George Washington University · Washington, DC

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$153,607Median earnings 3 years after

$182,661Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Systems Engineering at George Washington University earn a median of $153,607. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $162,438 four years after graduating (middle half: $130,397–$217,430).

Other programs at George Washington University

Engineering-Related FieldsDoctoral degree$162,693
Human Resources Management and ServicesDoctoral degree$158,012
Human Resources Management and ServicesGraduate certificate$136,925
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$129,600
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$127,408
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$125,591
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree$124,635
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate$119,924
Systems EngineeringMaster's degree$119,258
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$115,278
Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree$114,156
Homeland SecurityMaster's degree$111,258
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$106,364
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$105,625
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$104,200
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$102,660
LawFirst professional degree$95,225
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$95,091
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$90,624
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$89,507

Frequently asked questions

How much do Systems Engineering graduates from George Washington University make?

The median salary is $153,607 and $182,661 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.