Systems Engineering

Master's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX

CIP 14.27

$115,443Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$163,769Median earnings 4 years after
$137,839Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
63Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Systems Engineering at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $115,443 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 Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$109,325—
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$93,203—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Systems Engineering graduates from Southern Methodist University make?

The median salary is $115,443 one year after graduation and $137,839 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.