Systems Engineering Degree

The system engineering program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley prepares students for careers in aerospace, energy, environment, natural resources, and bioscience and health. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems. Program courses include: integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements, as well as the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations, logistics, risk management, and operations management. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer systems engineering degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley

4701 College Drive, Erie, PA

Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is a public graduate school. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $22,000 per year. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $40,000 yearly.

Areas of study offered at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley include:

• Business Administration
• Systems Engineering
• Information Systems
• Social Sciences
• Computer Engineering

For more details about enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Systems Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley has offered the following program levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $106170

Energy Engineers

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, energy engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $76180

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

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.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).