2027 Best Value Systems Science & Theory Schools in the Southeast Region
[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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong systems science & theory education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for systems science & theory students.
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2027 Best Value Systems Science & Theory Schools in the Southeast Region
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
University Of Central Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value systems science & theory schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,368 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete the systems science & theory program here. Systems Science & Theory graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $51,790 early in their careers. Set against $21,620 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in systems science & theory will find it at Marshall University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,162 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,342 for out-of-state students. Systems Science & Theory graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, systems science & theory degree recipients from Marshall University generally make around $29,539. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marshall University admits about 96% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for systems science & theory. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete the systems science & theory program here. Soon after graduation, systems science & theory degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $65,032. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes James Madison University one of the best values for systems science & theory. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Typical student debt for systems science & theory graduates is $22,301. Early-career systems science & theory graduates make about $65,683. Set against $22,301 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. James Madison University admits about 72% of applicants.
Savannah College Of Art And Design is a great value for students pursuing a degree in systems science & theory, landing the #5 spot this year. Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Savannah. Students from in state pay about $41,630 in tuition and fees. Systems Science & Theory graduates carry a median of $26,346 in student loans. Soon after graduation, systems science & theory degree recipients from Savannah College Of Art And Design generally make around $40,671. That is a strong return on a $26,346 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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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