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GraduateSmart
$123K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+14%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Design and manage complex engineering systems that integrate multiple technical disciplines. Critical in aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecommunications industries.
$85K
Starting
$123K
Average
$160K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Engineering
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+14%
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Pay range
$85K–$160K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+14%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected
Typical duties
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No unified Systems Engineer SOC. Hardware/aerospace → 17-2199. IT/software → 15-1232 or 15-1299.08. Recommend splitting career if serving both audiences.