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- School Code: 136900
- Phone: (719) 333-1818
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- Phone: (719) 333-2520
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11.08%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Systems Engineering Degree
The system engineering program at United States Air Force Academy 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 Colorado colleges that offer systems engineering degrees.
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United States Air Force Academy
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy, CO
United States Air Force Academy is a public institution located in USAFA, CO and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. United States Air Force Academy has an annual student enrollment of around 4,600.
Students may select from a few areas of study, including:
- Engineering
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to United States Air Force Academy earn an SAT score within the range of 1220 - 1390, or an ACT composite score between 28 - 32. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 10% of applicants being admitted per year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Athletic programs are available at United States Air Force Academy through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports.
Students who would like to learn more about this school can check out their website at http://www.usafa.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Systems Engineering Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Air Force Academy offers a bachelor's degree program in systems engineering.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 54 |
| Female | 14 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| White | 42 |
| Multiple Races | 8 |
| Non Resident Alien | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Systems Engineering program at United States Air Force Academy, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Total Employment: 450
- Average Hourly Rate: $77.52
- Average Annual Salary: $161240
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
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Total Employment: 380
- Average Hourly Rate: $52.44
- Average Annual Salary: $109080
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students United States Air Force Academy accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To support students and graduates, United States Air Force Academy may provide services to students including:- Career path counseling
- Assistance to find work