2027 Best Value Systems Theory Schools in the Southeast Region
[Systems Theory](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/systems-science-theory/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong systems theory education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for systems theory students.
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2027 Best Value Systems Theory Schools in the Southeast 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
For return on investment in systems theory, no school beat University Of Central Florida this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete the systems theory program here. Soon after graduation, systems theory degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $51,790. Set against $21,620 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
Marshall University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value systems theory schools. Marshall University is a large public school located in the city of Huntington. In-state tuition and fees average $9,162, compared with $20,342 for out-of-state students. Systems Theory graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, systems theory degree recipients from Marshall University generally make around $29,539. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value systems theory schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Systems Theory graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. Systems Theory graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $65,032 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,113 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
James Madison University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value systems theory schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,966, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,301 to complete the systems theory program here. Soon after graduation, systems theory degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $65,683. That is a strong return on a $22,301 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Savannah College Of Art And Design came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value systems theory schools. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,630. Systems Theory graduates carry a median of $26,346 in student loans. Systems Theory graduates of Savannah College Of Art And Design earn a median of $40,671 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Savannah College Of Art And Design admits about 83% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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