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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Systems Engineering

84 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

84 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 84 colleges

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 59.7%
Annual cost
$38,556/yr
Grad earnings
$97,335
SAT avg
1,403
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
View college details
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Systems Engineering in USA?
84 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Systems Engineering in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Systems Engineering in USA?
Colorado School of Mines leads with median graduate earnings of $97,335 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Systems Engineering colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Colorado School of Mines. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Systems Engineering programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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