# University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Systems Engineering (bachelor's)

Charlotte, NC. IPEDS 199139, CIP 14.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/systems-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,034
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,648 (U.S. median for this major: $114,815 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$30,167

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,648 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,357 | $44,535 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,668 | $45,872 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,690 | $58,867 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,822 | $85,235 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,761 | $93,572 | 1.8 years |

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

## Systems Engineering at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $84,648 | $26,000 | $15,435 | 69% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $102,090 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $99,310 NC, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $169,960 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $167,840 NC, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $138,870 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $134,630 NC, $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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