Systems Engineering

Master's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 14.27

$117,455Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$142,846Median earnings 4 years after

$143,008Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

124Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Systems Engineering at Cornell University earn a median of $117,455 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).

Other programs at Cornell University

LawDoctoral degree$213,356
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$179,274
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$153,588
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$152,656
Operations ResearchMaster's degree$125,810
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$123,586
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$123,494
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$112,291
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringDoctoral degree$111,753
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$103,650
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree$102,439
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$100,516
Veterinary MedicineDoctoral degree$100,161
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$99,587
Operations ResearchBachelor's degree$96,377
Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's degree$92,163
Real EstateMaster's degree$89,132
MathematicsBachelor's degree$87,251
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,578
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,440

Frequently asked questions

How much do Systems Engineering graduates from Cornell University make?

The median salary is $117,455 one year after graduation and $143,008 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.