Family Systems programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best family systems schools.
Where you study family systems matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Family Systems rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Family Systems Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Family Systems in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Towson University this year for family systems. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Towson University awarded about 13 family systems degrees in the most recent data year. Family Systems graduates of Towson University earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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Ball State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family systems, ranking #2. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 40 family systems students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $32,836. Ball State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Central Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 family systems degrees were awarded at Central Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the family systems program make about $27,006 in their early career. Central Washington University graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Provo is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. About 131 family systems degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $25,342. Students borrow a median of $11,250 to complete this degree.
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Brigham Young University Idaho is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family systems, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 525 family systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $21,619. Typical student debt for the program is $12,250.
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Weber State University landed the #6 spot for family systems this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 42 family systems degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their family systems degree from Weber State University earn around $35,861 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,792.
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University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best family systems schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 73 family systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent data year. Family Systems graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $31,020 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,062 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.
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).
