Systems Engineering

Master's degree · Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Worcester, MA

CIP 14.27

$127,141Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$143,717Median earnings 4 years after
$133,448Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Systems Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $127,141 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $144,565 four years after graduating (middle half: $117,436–$177,515).

Systems Engineering (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
$151,271$44,052
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$88,691—
Northeastern University
Boston
$88,691—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Systems Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute make?

The median salary is $127,141 one year after graduation and $133,448 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.