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2027 Best Value Systems Theory Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,996 Avg Student Debt
$73,859 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Systems Theory Badge [Systems Theory](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/systems-science-theory/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value systems theory schools.

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2027 Best Value Systems Theory Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the systems theory degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Systems Theory Schools

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For return on investment in systems theory, no school beat Rutgers University Camden this year. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,764, while out-of-state students pay about $37,276. Students borrow a median of $24,577 to complete the systems theory program here. Soon after graduation, systems theory degree recipients from Rutgers University Camden generally make around $54,504. That is a strong return on a $24,577 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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A rank of #2 makes Suny At Binghamton one of the best values for systems theory. Suny At Binghamton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Vestal. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,567, compared with $30,447 for out-of-state students. Systems Theory graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. Early-career systems theory graduates make about $86,628. That is a strong return on a $20,691 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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Carnegie Mellon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in systems theory, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the systems theory program here. Early-career systems theory graduates make about $95,598. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at School Of Visual Arts earned it the #4 place for systems theory. Located in the city of New York, School Of Visual Arts is a mid-sized private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $51,400. Typical student debt for systems theory graduates is $27,000. Early-career systems theory graduates make about $68,946. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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The New School
New York, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The New School earned it the #5 place for systems theory. The New School is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,730. Typical student debt for systems theory graduates is $24,460. Soon after graduation, systems theory degree recipients from The New School generally make around $97,856. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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