Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Systems Engineering Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements as needed, and the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality. Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $76,963
"Salary Value" is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
- Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 7.3%
The "average of job growth averages" is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
- Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $34,493/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $23,194/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $27,366/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $19,229/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $30,930/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $21,212/yr
All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
Average Salary Medians
What Are Salary Medians?
Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.
For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".
Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.
Overall Salary Value: $76,963
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is California ($107,210) in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaAlaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($110,297).
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$104,409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaHuntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($114,889).
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$86,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($82,698).
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$73,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaSierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($94,502).
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$76,458 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($133,346).
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$107,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoColorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($118,465).
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$103,054 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutNorwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($122,726).
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$102,084 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaPalm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($109,746).
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$88,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaAugusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($107,412).
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$86,048 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiUrban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($102,567).
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$101,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaSioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($93,501).
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$82,930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoIdaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($103,986).
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$83,966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisRockford, IL metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($103,160).
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$92,104 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaFort Wayne, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($92,740).
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$75,668 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasTopeka, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($84,788).
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$78,653 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyWest Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($96,909).
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$88,742 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaNew Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($104,003).
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$87,404 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsBoston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($118,039).
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$97,173 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandCalifornia-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($131,968).
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$103,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MaineSouthwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($92,054).
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$85,403 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganMonroe, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($102,928).
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$84,245 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($106,518).
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$90,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriKansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($92,478).
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$85,031 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiSouthwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($114,678).
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$74,979 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaSouthwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($86,110).
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$80,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaDurham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($102,026).
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$90,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaGrand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($88,216).
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$80,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($92,658).
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$87,403 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshirePortsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($101,369).
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$90,035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($103,977).
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$90,393 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoNorthern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($115,742).
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$97,934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaNevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($95,954).
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$92,555 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($116,375).
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$93,425 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioDayton, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($108,076).
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$89,409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaOklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($104,435).
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$84,083 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($98,993).
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$88,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($104,219).
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$87,088 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoAguadilla-Isabela, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($74,733).
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$61,498 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaGreenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($100,534).
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$86,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaEast South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($82,266).
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$72,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeKingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($99,518).
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$83,222 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($128,372).
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$99,721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahOgden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($98,986).
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$84,937 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaNortheast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($126,446).
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$103,766 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontSouthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($80,439).
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$80,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($116,358).
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$100,425 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinRacine, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($103,405).
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$87,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaMorgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($104,251).
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$88,501 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingEastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($94,419).
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$86,034 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $88,074
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Hawaii ($106,710) in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($114,166) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$99,563 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($119,358) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$87,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($85,846) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,866 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($100,530) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,326 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($133,784) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$105,399 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Colorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($119,245) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$93,521 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($123,306) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$101,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($110,498) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$83,837 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($111,199) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,506 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($107,318) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$106,710 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($99,794) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($108,426) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$85,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)Kankakee, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($103,417) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,816 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)Fort Wayne, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($92,914) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($90,893) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$84,053 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($99,298) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($105,018) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$85,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($119,149) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$95,133 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($136,284) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$102,714 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($95,255) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$87,785 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Monroe, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($103,441) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$85,493 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($107,705) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$90,119 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($93,778) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$81,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($121,326) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$81,963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($86,396) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,534 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($102,942) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$87,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($92,328) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$83,095 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($93,852) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$83,528 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($109,577) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$94,986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($110,963) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($121,035) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$91,314 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($100,210) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$97,382 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($117,502) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$90,581 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($108,168) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,364 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($104,435) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,119 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($100,378) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$83,331 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($105,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$87,221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)Aguadilla-Isabela, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($75,331) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$53,887 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($103,924) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,870 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($88,063) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($100,514) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($131,095) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$93,232 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($99,426) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($126,373) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$102,222 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($84,067) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,940 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($118,516) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$96,476 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Racine, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($103,348) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($107,762) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$87,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($99,310) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,113 |
Master's
Average Salary Median: $87,073
The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is Alaska ($118,620) in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($118,620) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$118,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($117,063) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$87,517 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)Jonesboro, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($85,750) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$78,153 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($91,040) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$77,092 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($131,740) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$102,539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)Colorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($115,083) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$98,349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($120,213) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$94,835 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)Panama City, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($111,393) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$85,956 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($111,057) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$86,906 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Master's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($105,060) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$102,905 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($96,300) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$82,497 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($111,637) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$92,809 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)Rockford, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($107,367) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$87,143 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)Fort Wayne, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($91,987) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$72,166 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Master's)Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($87,640) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$78,608 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($102,693) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$89,456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($102,640) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$86,351 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($113,227) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$88,782 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Master's)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($139,183) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$101,033 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($93,427) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$84,892 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)Bay City, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($100,550) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$81,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($101,373) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$81,514 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($94,297) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$80,558 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($143,260) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$82,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($86,270) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$84,050 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)New Bern, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($99,107) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$86,804 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Master's)West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($84,127) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$76,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($87,993) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$83,873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($93,900) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$85,956 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($96,720) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$96,720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($131,040) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$113,067 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($98,370) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$93,472 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)Ithaca, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($109,863) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$88,855 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($107,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$85,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($84,913) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$79,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)Bend-Redmond, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($98,727) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$86,969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($98,013) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$81,309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)Guayama, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($71,700) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$68,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Master's)Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($104,203) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$85,273 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($81,560) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$78,520 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)Jackson, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($101,377) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$81,197 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($128,557) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$98,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Master's)Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($97,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$81,422 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($126,763) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$94,213 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($78,980) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$76,795 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Master's)Western Washington nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($107,120) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$95,532 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)Racine, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($103,653) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$78,749 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)Wheeling, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($109,530) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$89,747 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($107,050) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$107,050 |
Doctorate
Average Salary Median: $55,742
The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is Massachusetts ($131,200) in the Springfield, MA-CT metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$60,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($57,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$50,173 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Doctorate)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($48,800) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$43,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Doctorate)Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($45,620) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$40,430 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($129,720) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$113,295 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($94,230) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$94,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Doctorate)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($94,300) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$94,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($99,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$99,510 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Doctorate)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($62,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,278 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Doctorate)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($50,070) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$49,995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($51,590) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$43,997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Doctorate)Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$40,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)Terre Haute, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($90,810) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$90,810 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Doctorate)Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($55,790) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$46,703 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($51,010) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($131,200) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$131,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Doctorate)Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($63,100) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$56,016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($50,460) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$44,188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($109,490) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$103,407 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($79,390) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($43,690) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Doctorate)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($107,210) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Doctorate)Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($51,220) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Doctorate)West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($52,080) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Doctorate)Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($57,610) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Doctorate)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($54,210) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($123,320) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)Toledo, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($89,820) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Doctorate)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($100,980) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Doctorate)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($44,020) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Doctorate)Columbia, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($51,380) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Doctorate)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,830) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Doctorate)College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($149,900) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($58,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($49,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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17 Jobs Attainable With This Degree
The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a bachelor's degree. For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $88,074. For a master's degree, the average salary median is $87,073. For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $55,742.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Salary Ratio: 0.99
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Architect Manager
- Architectural Project Manager
- Civil Engineering Manager
- Electrical Engineering Director
- Electrical Engineering Manager
- Electronics Engineering Manager
- Engineering Design Manager
- Engineering Director
- Engineering Group Manager
- Engineering Program Manager
- Engineering Project Manager
- Engineering Research Manager
- Engineering Supervisor
- Environmental Engineering Manager
- Global Engineering Manager
- Mechanical Engineering Director
- Mechanical Engineering Manager
- Process Engineering Manager
- Product Development Director
- Project Coordinator
- Project Engineering Manager
- Project Manager
- Prototype Engineer Manager
- Research and Development Manager (R&D Manager)
- Research Development Manager
- Research Manager
- Transmitter Engineer-in-Charge
- US Salary Median: $132,418
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: more than 10 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
Salary Ratio: 0.99
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Analytical Research Program Manager
- Biodiesel Division Manager
- Biodiesel Engineering Manager
- Biodiesel Product Development Manager
- Biodiesel Product Manager
- Biodiesel Technology Development Manager
- Biodiesel Technology Manager
- Biofuels Engineering Manager
- Biofuels Manager
- Biofuels Product Development Manager
- Biofuels Product Manager
- Biofuels Technology Development Manager
- Biofuels Technology Manager
- Business Development and New Technology Manager
- Fermentation Manager
- Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager)
- Project Development Director
- Technology Development Owner
- US Salary Median: $132,418
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Database Architects
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
Salary Ratio: 0.51
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Analytics Manager
- Automatic Data Processing Planner (ADP Planner)
- Big Data Engineer
- Cloud Architect
- Computer Architect
- Data Analyst
- Data Architect
- Data Base Design Analyst
- Data Center Manager
- Data Engineer
- Data Integration Specialist
- Data Management Information Technology Specialist (Data Management IT Specialist)
- Data Manager
- Data Miner
- Data Modeler
- Data Modeling Specialist
- Data Officer
- Data Privacy Officer
- Data Recovery Planner
- Data Recovery Specialist
- Data Storage Specialist
- Data Warehouse Architect
- Data Warehouse Programmer
- Data Warehousing Engineer
- Database Analyst
- Database Architect
- Database Consultant
- Database Design Analyst
- Database Designer
- Database Developer
- Database Engineer
- Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist)
- Database Manager
- Database Modeler
- Database Programmer
- Database Software Technician
- Database Specialist
- Databases Computer Consultant
- Databases Software Consultant
- DataStage Developer
- Developer
- Enterprise Architect
- Information Architect
- Information Engineer
- Information Modeling Engineer Specialist
- Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
- Information Technology Architect (IT Architect)
- Infrastructure Architect
- Internet Database Specialist
- Knowledge Architect
- Management Analyst
- Public Key Infrastructure Analyst (PKI Analyst)
- Server Developer
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Engineer
- System Engineer
- Technology Analyst
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 6-8 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Data Warehousing Specialists
Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.
Salary Ratio: 0.51
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Analytics Manager
- Big Data Engineer
- Data Management Specialist
- Data Quality Analyst
- Data Storage Specialist
- Data Warehouse Analyst
- Data Warehouse Developer
- Data Warehouse Engineer
- Data Warehouse Programmer
- Data Warehouse Solution Architect
- Data Warehouse Specialist
- Data Warehousing Engineer
- Data Warehousing Specialist
- ETL Developer (Extract-Transform-Load Developer)
- ETL Tester (Extract-Transform-Load Tester)
- Storage Engineer
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Industrial Engineers
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Salary Ratio: 0.87
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Continuous Improvement Engineer
- District Plant Engineer
- Documentation Engineer
- Efficiency Analyst
- Efficiency Engineer
- Efficiency Expert
- Engineer
- Engineering Inspector
- Facilities Engineer
- Factory Engineer
- Factory Expert
- Factory Lay Out Engineer
- Factory Lay-Out Engineer
- Field Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Industrial Methods Consultant
- Liaison Engineer
- Methods Engineer
- Metrologist
- Operations Engineer
- Packaging Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Production Control Expert
- Production Control Planner
- Production Engineer
- Production Engineering Tooling Coordinator
- Production Expert
- Production Tool Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Engineer)
- Quality Control Engineer (QC Engineer)
- Quality Control Expert (QC Expert)
- Quality Control Industrial Engineer (QC Industrial Engineer)
- Quality Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
- Salvage Engineer
- Standards Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
- Systems Engineer
- Test Inspection Engineer
- Time Study Engineer
- US Salary Median: $86,527
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Salary Ratio: 0.58
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Certified Professional Ergonomist
- Cognitive Engineer
- Consulting Ergonomist
- Engineering Psychologist
- Ergonomic Consultant
- Ergonomic Specialist
- Ergonomics Consultant
- Ergonomics Engineer
- Ergonomics Specialist
- Ergonomics Technical Advisor
- Ergonomist
- Human Factors Advisor
- Human Factors Engineer
- Human Factors Ergonomist
- Human Factors Specialist
- Human Machine Interface Engineer (HMI Engineer)
- Interface Designer
- Occupational Ergonomist
- Usability Engineer
- Usability Specialist
- User Interface Designer
- US Salary Median: $86,527
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Master's
Validation Engineers
Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.
Salary Ratio: 0.87
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Corporate Quality Engineer
- Equipment Engineer
- Equipment Validation Engineer
- Equipment Validation Specialist
- Process Development Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Product Quality Engineer
- Qualification Engineer
- Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (QA Automation Engineer)
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Quality Management Systems Engineer
- Reliability Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer
- System Validation Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Validation Engineer
- Validation Specialist
- US Salary Median: $86,527
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Manufacturing Engineers
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Salary Ratio: 0.87
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Automation Engineer
- Engineer
- Facility Engineer
- Foundry Process Engineer
- Lean Manufacturing Engineer
- Manufacturing Applications Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Manufacturing Systems Engineer
- Methods Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Process Improvement Engineer
- Process Manufacturing Engineer
- US Salary Median: $86,527
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Alternative Energy Engineer
- Certified Green Building Engineer
- Energy Conservation Engineer
- Energy Efficiency Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Energy Infrastructure Engineer
- Energy Project Engineer
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Engineer
- Green Building Energy Engineer
- Green Building Engineer
- Heating Engineer
- HVAC Engineer (Heating
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer)
- HVAC Engineer (Heating
- Ventilation
- and Air Conditioning Engineer)
- HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer)
- Hydroelectric Plant Power Generation Engineer
- Hydrogen Power Plant Engineer
- Industrial Energy Engineer
- Measurement And Verification Engineer
- Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer
- Refrigeration Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Smart Grid Engineer
- Test and Balance Engineer
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Mechatronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Applications Engineer
- Automation Application Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Automation Specialist
- Control Integration Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Development Engineer
- Electro-Mechanical Engineer
- Electro-Mechanical System Control Engineer
- Engineer
- Equipment Engineer
- Intelligent Systems Engineer
- Mechanical Systems Control Engineer
- Mechatronic Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Project Engineer
- System Development Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Test Engineer
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Microsystems Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Salary Ratio: 0.55
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Applications Engineer
- Arrhythmia Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Device Engineer
- Engineer
- GaN Device Engineer (Gallium Nitride Device Engineer)
- Medical Device Engineer
- MEMS Device Scientist (Microelectromechanical Systems Device Scientist)
- MEMS Engineer (Microelectromechanical Systems Engineer)
- MEMS Integration Engineer (Microelectrical Mechanical Integration Engineer)
- MEMS Process Engineer (Microelectromechanical Systems Process Engineer)
- Microelectronics Engineer
- Microsystems Engineer
- Mobile Device Engineer
- Mobile Engineer
- Patent Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Project Design Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Radio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer)
- Semiconductor Engineer
- Semiconductor Radiation Effects Engineer
- Semiconductor Test Engineer
- System Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Test Engineer
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Master's
Photonics Engineers
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Algorithm Developer
- DWDM Optical Network Engineer (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Optical Network Engineer)
- Electro-optical Engineer
- Electro-optics Engineer
- Fiber Optics Engineer
- Laser Engineer
- Laser Systems Engineer
- Optical Design Engineer
- Optical Engineer
- Optical Network Engineer
- Optical Specialist
- Optical Systems Engineer
- Optics Engineer
- Optoelectronics Engineer
- Optomechanical Engineer
- Photonics Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
- Research Engineer
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Robotics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Automation Engineer
- Autonomous Vehicle Design Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Factory Automations Engineer
- Research Engineer
- Robotic Systems Engineer
- Robotics Application Engineer
- Robotics Controls Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Robotics Specialist
- Robotics Systems Engineer
- RPA Engineer (Robotic Process Automation Engineer)
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Nanosystems Engineers
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.
Salary Ratio: 0.55
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Durability Engineer
- Nanoelectronics Engineer
- Nanofabrication Engineer
- Nanofabrication Research Engineer
- Nanoindentation Applications Engineer
- Nanomaterials Research Scientist
- Nanomaterials Synthesis Research Scientist
- Nanosystems Engineer
- Nanotechnology Engineer
- Nanotechnology Materials Scientist
- Nanotechnology Specialist
- Quantum Materials Research Engineer
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Master's
Wind Energy Engineers
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Engineer
- Project Engineer
- SCADA Engineer (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
- Turbine Engineer
- Turbine Measurements Engineer
- Utility Engineer
- Wind Energy Consultant
- Wind Energy Engineer
- Wind Farm Designer
- Wind Farm Electrical Systems Designer
- Wind Farm Engineer
- Wind Farm Siting and Development Consultant
- Wind Power Specialist
- Wind Turbine Controls Engineer
- Wind Turbine Design Engineer
- Wind Turbine Electrical Engineer
- Wind Turbine Engineer
- Wind Turbine Mechanical Engineer
- Wind Turbine Performance Engineer
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 8-10 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Applications Engineer
- Consulting Engineer
- Distributed Energy Systems Consultant
- Engineer
- Field Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Renewable Energy Specialist
- Research Engineer
- Solar Applications Development Engineer
- Solar Array Engineer
- Solar Design Engineer
- Solar Designer
- Solar Development Engineer
- Solar Energy Advisor
- Solar Energy Contractor
- Solar Energy Engineer
- Solar Energy Systems Designer
- Solar Energy Systems Engineer
- Solar Engineer
- Solar Mechanical Engineer
- Solar Performance Engineer
- Solar Photovoltaic Designer
- Solar Photovoltaic Engineer
- Solar Photovoltaic Product Development Engineer
- Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
- Solar Process Engineer
- Solar Professional Engineer
- Solar Project Engineer
- Solar Site Assessor
- Solar Systems Designer
- Utility Scale Engineer
- US Salary Median: $93,558
- Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary Ratio: 0.2
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adjunct Instructor
- Adjunct Professor
- Aeronautical Engineering Professor
- Aeronautical Engineering Teacher
- Aeronautics Teacher
- Agricultural Engineering Teacher
- Applied Mechanics Teacher
- Architectural Engineering Teacher
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Automotive Engineering Teacher
- Ceramic Engineering Professor
- Chemical Engineering Professor
- Chemical Engineering Teacher
- Circuits and Robotics Instructor
- Civil Engineering Professor
- Civil Engineering Teacher
- College Faculty Member
- College Professor
- Design Teacher
- Drafting Teacher
- Drawing Instructor
- Electrical Engineering Professor
- Electrical Engineering Teacher
- Electronic Science Teacher
- Electronics Engineering Professor
- Electronics Teacher
- Engineering Faculty Member
- Engineering Fundamentals Instructor
- Engineering Instructor
- Engineering Professor
- Engineering Teacher
- Environmental Engineering Professor
- Geological Engineering Teacher
- Heat Engineering Teacher
- Highway Engineering Teacher
- Hydraulics Teacher
- Industrial Engineering Professor
- Instructor
- Lecturer
- Machine Design Teacher
- Manufacturing Engineering Professor
- Marine Engineering Professor
- Marine Engineering Teacher
- Mechanical Drawing Teacher
- Mechanical Engineering Professor
- Mechanical Engineering Teacher
- Metallography Teacher
- Metallurgical Engineering Teacher
- Metallurgy Teacher
- Mining Teacher
- Motion and Time Study Teacher
- Petroleum Engineering Professor
- Petroleum Engineering Teacher
- Plastics Engineering Teacher
- Professor
- Radar Engineering Teacher
- Radio Engineering Teacher
- Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
- Research Professor
- Robotics Instructor
- Sanitary Engineering Teacher
- Ship Construction Teacher
- Ship Design Teacher
- Surveying Teacher
- Technical Professor
- Television Engineering Teacher
- Theoretical Mechanics Teacher
- University Faculty Member
- US Salary Median: $74,982
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Average Education Costs
Bachelor's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $23,194 per year (or $34,492 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $92,776 to earn a bachelor's (or $137,968 if you're out-of-state).
Master's
The average cost for a graduate degree is $19,229 per year (or $27,366 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $38,458 to earn a master's (or $54,732 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($92,776 if you're in-state, $137,968 if you're out-of-state).
Doctorate
The average cost for a graduate degree is $19,229 per year (or $27,366 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $76,916 to earn a doctorate (or $109,464 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($92,776 if you're in-state, $137,968 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($38,458 if you're in-state, $54,732 if you're out-of-state).
Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Systems Engineering Degrees
300 Steamboat Road - Kings Point, NY
Out-of-state cost: $1,095/year
In-state cost: $1,095/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1201 S State St - Big Rapids, MI
Out-of-state cost: $12,768/year
In-state cost: $12,768/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
One University Plaza, MS2025 - Cape Girardeau, MO
Out-of-state cost: $14,205/year
In-state cost: $8,033/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1000 Chastain Rd - Kennesaw, GA
Out-of-state cost: $17,690/year
In-state cost: $6,436/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate
1845 N. Fairmount - Wichita, KS
Out-of-state cost: $17,798/year
In-state cost: $8,433/year
Degrees: Certificate
5201 University Blvd - Laredo, TX
Out-of-state cost: $18,983/year
In-state cost: $7,683/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
9201 University City Blvd - Charlotte, NC
Out-of-state cost: $20,530/year
In-state cost: $7,096/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway - Colorado Springs, CO
Out-of-state cost: $21,230/year
In-state cost: $10,840/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
2801 S University Ave - Little Rock, AR
Out-of-state cost: $21,767/year
In-state cost: $9,512/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate
2850 Weddell Street - Las Cruces, NM
Out-of-state cost: $23,767/year
In-state cost: $7,301/year
Degrees: Certificate
Speer Blvd And Colfax Ave - Denver, CO
Out-of-state cost: $23,967/year
In-state cost: $8,693/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1750 Beardshear Hall - Ames, IA
Out-of-state cost: $24,504/year
In-state cost: $9,316/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
2200 North Squirrel Road - Rochester Hills, MI
Out-of-state cost: $24,735/year
In-state cost: $14,520/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
201 Old Main - University Park, PA
Out-of-state cost: $24,901/year
In-state cost: $15,513/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
1000 Hilltop Circle - Baltimore, MD
Out-of-state cost: $25,054/year
In-state cost: $9,420/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
101 Academy Dr - Buzzards Bay, MA
Out-of-state cost: $25,434/year
In-state cost: $10,314/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
724 SW Harrison - Portland, OR
Out-of-state cost: $27,177/year
In-state cost: $9,548/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
4901 Evergreen Rd - Dearborn, MI
Out-of-state cost: $27,520/year
In-state cost: $13,552/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
4400 Vestal Parkway East - Vestal, NY
Out-of-state cost: $27,604/year
In-state cost: $10,014/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
12 Capen Hall - Buffalo, NY
Out-of-state cost: $28,196/year
In-state cost: $10,526/year
Degrees: Certificate
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Systems Engineering Degrees
1475 N Scottsdale Rd - Scottsdale, AZ
Out-of-state cost: $6,724/year
In-state cost: $6,724/year
Degrees: Master's
1 Aerospace Blvd. - Daytona Beach, FL
Out-of-state cost: $8,568/year
In-state cost: $8,568/year
Degrees: Master's
1310 West Railroad Avenue - Ruston, LA
Out-of-state cost: $12,690/year
In-state cost: $7,959/year
Degrees: Master's
720 Fourth Ave. South - Saint Cloud, MN
Out-of-state cost: $12,904/year
In-state cost: $8,731/year
Degrees: Master's
900 Broadway - Seattle, WA
Out-of-state cost: $14,040/year
In-state cost: $14,040/year
Degrees: Master's
4435 N Chestnut Street - Colorado Springs, CO
Out-of-state cost: $14,413/year
In-state cost: $14,413/year
Degrees: Master's
307 N University Blvd - Mobile, AL
Out-of-state cost: $16,112/year
In-state cost: $8,156/year
Degrees: Doctorate
500 W. University Ave - El Paso, TX
Out-of-state cost: $16,180/year
In-state cost: $6,956/year
Degrees: Master's
Broadway And University Avenue - Lubbock, TX
Out-of-state cost: $17,530/year
In-state cost: $9,350/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
21000 West Ten Mile Road - Southfield, MI
Out-of-state cost: $17,918/year
In-state cost: $17,918/year
Degrees: Master's
615 McCallie Ave - Chattanooga, TN
Out-of-state cost: $18,334/year
In-state cost: $10,270/year
Degrees: Doctorate
3801 W Temple Avenue - Pomona, CA
Out-of-state cost: $18,377/year
In-state cost: $8,873/year
Degrees: Master's
212 E. Cullen Building - Houston, TX
Out-of-state cost: $18,689/year
In-state cost: $9,547/year
Degrees: Master's
2700 Bay Area Blvd - Houston, TX
Out-of-state cost: $19,216/year
In-state cost: $9,568/year
Degrees: Master's
One Camino Santa Maria - San Antonio, TX
Out-of-state cost: $19,320/year
In-state cost: $19,320/year
Degrees: Master's
1 Aerospace Blvd. - Daytona Beach, FL
Out-of-state cost: $19,736/year
In-state cost: $19,736/year
Degrees: Master's
150 West University Boulevard - Melbourne, FL
Out-of-state cost: $22,588/year
In-state cost: $22,588/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
JKW Administration Building, Suite 200 - College Station, TX
Out-of-state cost: $22,743/year
In-state cost: $10,470/year
Degrees: Master's
701 S. Nedderman Dr. - Arlington, TX
Out-of-state cost: $23,376/year
In-state cost: $10,544/year
Degrees: Master's
104 University Circle - Lafayette, LA
Out-of-state cost: $23,865/year
In-state cost: $10,138/year
Degrees: Doctorate
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