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2022 Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

7 Ranked Colleges
26 Degrees Awarded
$28,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 887 people earned their degree in systems science and theory, making the major the 462nd most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 26 systems science and theory graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 7 colleges that offer a degree in systems science and theory. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality systems science and theory programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the systems science and theory program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 7 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Systems Science & Theory (With Aid)

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s systems theory degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems theory students with aid list, UCF has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida Systems Science & Theory Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s systems theory students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems theory students with aid list, UC Irvine has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Systems Science & Theory at University of California - Irvine

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s systems theory degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Systems Science & Theory at North Carolina State University

#4

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Portland State University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Systems Science & Theory at Portland State University

#5

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Vermont. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Located in Burlington, Vermont, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s systems theory students in 2019-2020.

UVM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVM are $33,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Vermont Systems Science & Theory Report

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#6 in overall quality

Binghamton University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Binghamton University is a fairly large school located in Vestal, New York that handed out 1 doctorate’s systems theory degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Systems Science & Theory at Binghamton University

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Systems Science & Theory Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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