The Best Online Doctorate in Systems Engineering

The Top 4 Best Online Doctorate in Systems Engineering
RankSchoolLocationScore
#1Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, Massachusetts99
#2Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, Texas94
#3Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, Mississippi90
#4Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, Virginia86

These programs were ranked with eight factors: student-to-faculy ratio, degrees-awarded-in-field ratio, graduation rate, retention rate, percentage of online students, concentrated influence, desirability, and exclusivity. The program's cost grade is determined by the average in-state tuition levels and its percentile distribution compared to other online engineering institutions. Learn more about our methodology

The Best Online Doctorate in Systems Engineering Ranking

#1

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

School of Engineering

Program Score 99
Relative Cost
Top Online Graduate School
Adult Friendly
Online Experience
Disability Friendly
First-Generation Friendly
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Online Doctorate in Systems Engineering Degrees and Programs
DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time
PhD - Systems EngineeringLess than a year+ yearsLess than a year
General Information+
Key FactAnswer
Total Enrollment6,894 (10% fully online)
Public or PrivatePrivate
Number of Online Engineering Programs18
AccreditationRegional: New England Commission of Higher Education
Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$52,320 per year
Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition$52,320 per year
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics
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#2

Texas Tech University

Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering

Program Score 94
Relative Cost
#8 Most Affordable Online Engineering Graduate SchoolA Best Value Online Engineering Graduate School
Adult Friendly
Online Experience
Disability Friendly
First-Generation Friendly
Hispanic Serving
Texas Tech University's Online Doctorate in Systems Engineering Degrees and Programs
DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time
PhD - Systems and Engineering ManagementLess than a year+ yearsLess than a year+ years
General Information+
Key FactAnswer
Total Enrollment38,742 (10% fully online)
Public or PrivatePublic
USDE Special Government StatusHispanic-Serving Institution
Number of Online Engineering Programs11
AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$9,300 per year
Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition$19,260 per year
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics
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#3

Mississippi State University

James Worth Bagley College of Engineering

Program Score 90
Relative Cost
#8 Best Value Online Engineering Graduate School
Adult Friendly
Online Experience
Disability Friendly
First-Generation Friendly
Mississippi State University's Online Doctorate in Systems Engineering Degrees and Programs
DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time
PhD - Industrial and Systems EngineeringLess than a year+ yearsLess than a year+ years
General Information+
Key FactAnswer
Total Enrollment22,226 (9% fully online)
Public or PrivatePublic
Number of Online Engineering Programs15
AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$8,910 per year
Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition$23,950 per year
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics
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#4

Old Dominion University

Batten College of Engineering & Technology

Program Score 86
Relative Cost
#8 Best Online Engineering CollegeA Most Affordable Online Engineering College A Best Value Online Engineering College
Adult Friendly
Online Experience
Disability Friendly
First-Generation Friendly
Old Dominion University's Online Doctorate in Systems Engineering Degrees and Programs
DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time
PhD - Engineering Engineering Management and Systems EngineeringLess than a year+ yearsLess than a year+ years
General Information+
Key FactAnswer
Total Enrollment23,675 (26% fully online)
Public or PrivatePublic
Number of Online Engineering Programs27
AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$10,680 per year
Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition$30,840 per year
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics
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Career Information

Engineer Career Information

Engineer Hourly Wages by Percentile
PercentileHourly Wage
Mean$48 per hour
Tenth Percentile$28 per hour
Twenty-Fifth Percentile$35 per hour
Fiftieth Percentile (Median)$45 per hour
Seventy-Fifth Percentile$59 per hour
Ninetieth Percentile$74 per hour
Engineer Annual Wages by Percentile
PercentileAnnual Wage
Mean$100,770
Tenth Percentile$58,210
Twenty-Fifth Percentile$72,940
Fiftieth Percentile (Median)$94,500
Seventy-Fifth Percentile$122,420
Ninetieth Percentile$154,870
Engineer Employment Outlook 2019-2029
MeasurementEmployment
2019 Employment1,810,100 people
2029 Employment1,879,100 people
Employment Percent Change from 2019 to 20294%

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