# Massachusetts Maritime Academy: Systems Engineering (bachelor's)

Buzzards Bay, MA. IPEDS 166692, CIP 14.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/massachusetts-maritime-academy/majors/systems-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $79,942
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $125,191 (U.S. median for this major: $114,815 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,376

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $125,191 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,757 | $36,342 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,051 | $37,562 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,547 | $43,770 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $15,557 | $64,562 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $27,367 | $113,573 | 1.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Systems Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $125,191 | $27,000 | $21,582 | 74% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $115,860 Barnstable Town, MA, $109,420 MA, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $182,350 Barnstable Town, MA, $201,430 MA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $118,870 Barnstable Town, MA, $161,650 MA, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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