# University of Virginia: Systems Engineering (bachelor's)

Charlottesville, VA. IPEDS 234076, CIP 14.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus/majors/systems-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $91,178
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $144,830 (U.S. median for this major: $114,815 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Systems Engineering at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | $144,830 | $19,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| George Mason University | $114,815 | $21,000 | $17,915 | 68% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $99,560 Charlottesville, VA, $102,550 VA, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,400 Charlottesville, VA, $176,160 VA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $122,780 Charlottesville, VA, $160,360 VA, $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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