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Systems Engineering at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $62,015/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (57,100 openings/yr)

ROI 27.5x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 11 Systems Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Systems Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$652K	$637K	$566K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	28.2x	27.5x	24.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.6x	9.3x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,144

Out-of-state: $68,160 (9.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,888

-193% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,571

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Kennesaw State University's Systems Engineering graduates start at $62,015/yr, trailing the $75,193 national average by 18%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 27.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,571 in median debt clears quickly against $62,015 in annual earnings.

At #7 out of 11 programs, Kennesaw State University's financial outcomes for Systems Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 39,503 students in Kennesaw, GA.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennesaw State University's Systems Engineering program score?

A score of 61/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Kennesaw State University trails the majority of Systems Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Systems Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Systems Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Systems Engineering earnings lower at Kennesaw State University?

Lower starting pay at Kennesaw State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →