The knowledge of processes of modeling, analyzing, and designing technologically advanced systems gained from a major in Systems Engineering provides a strong career foundation. Graduates understand how systems integrate machines, people, software, hardware, materials, and energy, and they may work in fields as diverse as robotics, transportation systems, resource management, healthcare systems, and all phases of industrial and military research and design.
Potential Career Areas:
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Transportation
- Construction
- Computer systems coordination
- Facilities management
- Energy production
- Consumer products manufacturing
Sample Employers:
- Government agencies
- U.S. Military
- Defense and aerospace systems companies
- Medical device manufacturers
- Automobile companies
- Entertainment technology producers
- Transit authorities
- Consulting firms
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Systems Engineer
|
$44,000 - $113,000
|
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Engineering Consultant
|
$42,000 - $141,000
|
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Director of Engineering, Resort
|
$35,000 - $65,000
|
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Transportation Engineer
|
$44,000 - $98,000
|
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Industrial Production Manager
|
$41,270 - $76,710
|
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Computer Systems Architect
|
$41,700 - $79,200
|
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Solar Energy Systems Engineer
|
$49,500 - $90,300
|
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Missile Systems Officer
|
$51,318 - $79,500
|
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Analytical Engineer
|
$33,000 - $99,000
|
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Water Resources Engineer
|
$44,000 - $98,000
|
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Facilities Engineer
|
$32,840 - $98,790
|
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Construction Engineer
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$46,420 - $109,100
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011); Department of Defense: MyFuture.com (2009).