2026 Best Value Systems Science & Theory Schools in Rhode Island
[Systems Science & Theory](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/systems-science-theory/systems-science-and-theory/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for systems science & theory students.
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2026 Best Value Systems Science & Theory Schools in Rhode Island
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the systems science & theory degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Systems Science & Theory Schools
Rhode Island School Of Design tops our 2026 list of the best value systems science & theory schools in Rhode Island. Located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island School Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,688. Typical student debt for systems science & theory graduates is $26,748. Systems Science & Theory graduates of Rhode Island School Of Design earn a median of $34,265 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rhode Island School Of Design admits about 19% of applicants.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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