2027 Best Value Family Systems Schools

[Family Systems](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/human-development-family-studies/family-systems/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value family systems schools.
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2027 Best Value Family Systems Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the family systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Family Systems Schools
Richland Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value family systems schools in the United States. Richland Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Decatur. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,680, compared with $17,070 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,562 to complete the family systems program here. Family Systems graduates of Richland Community College earn a median of $46,233 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #2 place for family systems. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the family systems program here. Early-career family systems graduates make about $21,619. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $18,792. Early-career family systems graduates make about $35,861. Set against $18,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American Public University System earned it the #4 place for family systems. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,340 to complete the family systems program here. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $27,587. That is a strong return on a $26,340 median debt.
Ball State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value family systems schools. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $27,000. Family Systems graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $32,836 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Arizona ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value family systems schools. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $20,400 to complete the family systems program here. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. That is a strong return on a $20,400 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value family systems schools. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $31,000. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $30,835. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Towson University came in at #8 for value in family systems this year. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $20,500. Early-career family systems graduates make about $50,370. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #9 position for value in family systems this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $11,250 in student loans. Early-career family systems graduates make about $25,342. Set against $11,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Western Michigan University came in at #10 for value in family systems this year. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $29,539. Early-career family systems graduates make about $35,209. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Central Michigan University earned the #11 position for value in family systems this year. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $27,209 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $35,318. Set against $27,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #12 spot for family systems value this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the family systems program here. Family Systems graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $32,769 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Central Washington University placed #13 among the best values for family systems. Set in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,417 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the family systems program here. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Central Washington University generally make around $27,006. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #14 spot for family systems value this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Students borrow a median of $32,062 to complete the family systems program here. Family Systems graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $31,020 early in their careers. Set against $32,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
University Of Connecticut came in at #15 for value in family systems this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $23,059 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. That is a strong return on a $23,059 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
Nova Southeastern University placed #16 among the best values for family systems. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,700 in tuition and fees. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Family Systems graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $46,052 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,021 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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