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ACCEPTANCE RATE

61.96%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

50

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,020

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Systems Engineering Degree

The system engineering program at University of Michigan – Dearborn 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 Michigan colleges that offer systems engineering degrees.

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University of Michigan – Dearborn (UMD)

1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI

UM-Dearborn provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dearborn, Michigan and publically funded. Enrollment at UM-Dearborn exceeds 8,600 per year.

Areas of study available at UM-Dearborn include but are not limited to:

  • Psychology
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at UM-Dearborn. A score within the range of 1120 to 1340 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UM-Dearborn accepts approximately 60% of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, nearly 34% enrolled.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $10,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $23,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

UM-Dearborn participates in sports through the NAIA's Other in Basketball.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.umd.umich.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Systems Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Michigan – Dearborn has offered the following programs for students:

  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate1
Master's Degree17

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male11
Female7

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Black2
White9
Non Resident Alien4

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

Upon completion of the Systems Engineering program at UMD, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

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

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 admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants University of Michigan – Dearborn accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, University of Michigan – Dearborn may provide student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Michigan – Dearborn is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling