Arizona · Systems Engineering

Best colleges for Systems Engineering in Arizona

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Arizona and Arizona State University Campus Immersion award the most Systems Engineering degrees and certificates in Arizona: 57 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Arizona colleges offer Systems Engineering and award 75 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Systems Engineering program is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on designing, integrating, and managing complex systems throughout their life cycles. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding how various…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 14.27
States offered
31
with a program page
Degrees / yr
75
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$76,660
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Industrial Engineers
$119,050
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public · Bachelor's degree
$76,6605768%—$18,250

Colleges awarding the most Systems Engineering degrees in Arizona

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
57$76,660
2Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
14Not reported
Show the other 1 Arizona colleges offering Systems Engineering
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Arizona State University Digital Immersion (Online)ScottsdalePublic4

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.0%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~25,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,140
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Industrial Engineers earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
7,520
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$119,050
median $108,280
Best-paying metro
$122,030
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Systems Engineering programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Systems Engineering degrees?+

University of Arizona (57 graduates a year) and Arizona State University Campus Immersion (14 graduates a year) award the most Systems Engineering degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Arizona colleges offer Systems Engineering.

Which Systems Engineering program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Arizona tops the list at $76,660. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Industrial Engineers earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Arizona is $119,050 (median $108,280), across about 7,520 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Systems Engineering program?+

The Systems Engineering program is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on designing, integrating, and managing complex systems throughout their life cycles. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding how various…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Industrial Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +11.0% growth with around 25,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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