# Texas A & M International University: Systems Engineering (bachelor's)

Laredo, TX. IPEDS 226152, CIP 14.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-a-and-m-international-university/majors/systems-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,755
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,126 (U.S. median for this major: $114,815 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $10,243 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$54,689

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,126 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,097 | $14,060 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $2,745 | $12,462 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $3,840 | $17,434 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $4,982 | $22,618 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $10,697 | $48,564 | 1.8 years |

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

## Systems Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M International University | $60,126 | $10,243 | $3,637 | 47% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage not reported Laredo, TX, $104,560 TX, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $155,340 Laredo, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage not reported Laredo, TX, $151,370 TX, $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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