Major · CIP 14.27

Systems Engineering

892 international students graduated in Systems Engineering in the 2024–25 academic year. 122 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsEngineering
892
International graduates, 2024–25
41 bachelor's · 675 master's · 71 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
122
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Systems Engineering

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Industrial EngineersSOC 17-211223,100 openings a year · 10,330 LCA filings23,100+12.4%$102,44010,330
Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-21998,800 openings a year · 2,687 LCA filings8,800+3.7%$122,9302,687
Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-904114,900 openings a year · 2,337 LCA filings14,900+5.5%$171,2702,337

College teaching in this field: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology