Maryland · Systems Engineering

Best colleges for Systems Engineering in Maryland

Ranked by graduates a year

Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland-Baltimore County and Capitol Technology University award the most Systems Engineering degrees and certificates in Maryland: 293, 17 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Maryland colleges offer Systems Engineering and award 355 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
4
offering CIP 14.27
States offered
31
with a program page
Degrees / yr
355
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,179
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Industrial Engineers
$122,990
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Systems Engineering in Maryland

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

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
1Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore Private not-for-profit
—29394%$11,888—
2University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi Public Online
—4433%——
3University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore Public
—1770%——
4Capitol Technology University
Laurel Private not-for-profit
—143%$27,179—

Colleges awarding the most Systems Engineering degrees in Maryland

Top 3 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)
1Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore Private not-for-profit
293Not reported
2University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore Public
17Not reported
3Capitol Technology University
Laurel Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Maryland colleges offering Systems Engineering
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
University of Maryland Global Campus (Online)AdelphiPublic44

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 Maryland

Jobs in Maryland
3,900
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$122,990
median $119,930
Best-paying metro
$141,280
Lexington Park, MD

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Systems Engineering programs in Maryland.

Which Maryland colleges award the most Systems Engineering degrees?+

Johns Hopkins University (293 graduates a year), University of Maryland-Baltimore County (17 graduates a year) and Capitol Technology University (1 graduate a year) award the most Systems Engineering degrees and certificates in Maryland, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Maryland colleges offer Systems Engineering.

How much do Industrial Engineers earn in Maryland?+

The average annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Maryland is $122,990 (median $119,930), across about 3,900 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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