Massachusetts · Systems Engineering

Best Systems Engineering institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

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
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
322
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,956
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
92%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Industrial Engineers
$116,510
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Systems Engineering in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge Private not-for-profit
20496%$11,666
2Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Private not-for-profit
4890%$32,926
3Northeastern University
Boston Private not-for-profit
4791%$18,925
4Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
2389%$21,956

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
10,650
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$116,510
median $108,350
Best-paying metro
$118,590
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Systems Engineering programs in Massachusetts.

How much do Industrial Engineers earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Massachusetts is $116,510 (median $108,350), across about 10,650 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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