Systems Engineering

Master's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

CIP 14.27

$115,773Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$152,854Median earnings 4 years after
$142,475Median earnings 5 years after
$37,900Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Systems Engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $115,773 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). Median debt is $37,900, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$117,239—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Systems Engineering graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $115,773 one year after graduation and $142,475 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,900.

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