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2022 Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate

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

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 7 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The systems theory school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate”.

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Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree systems theory students.

Top 7 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Systems Science & Theory

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s systems theory degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems theory students 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 UCF are $28,657.

Read more about Systems Science & Theory at UCF

#2

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 #2 on our 2022 Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Portland, Oregon, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s systems theory students in 2019-2020.

Portland State University also made our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Portland State University Systems Science & Theory Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 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 NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #4 spot on the list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s systems theory degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also took 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Read full report on Systems Science & Theory at UT Knoxville

#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s systems theory students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290.

Full Binghamton University Systems Science & Theory Report

#6

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#1 in overall quality

University of Vermont landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Vermont is a fairly large public school situated in Burlington, Vermont. It awarded 1 doctorate’s systems theory degrees in 2019-2020.

UVM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Systems Science & Theory Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326.

Full UVM Systems Science & Theory Report

#3 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Systems Theory Schools for a Doctorate list. University of California - Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s systems theory degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree systems theory students 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Irvine 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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