by our College Data Analytics Team
[Systems Theory](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/systems-science-theory/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for systems theory students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in systems theory, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of Vermont, our #1 best value for systems theory in Vermont. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Typical student debt for systems theory graduates is $22,607. Early-career systems theory graduates make about $44,588. Set against $22,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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