2027 Best Systems Science & Theory Schools in Massachusetts

Systems Science & Theory degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best systems science & theory schools.

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• Best Systems Science & Theory Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for Systems Science & Theory in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the systems science & theory degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Systems Science & Theory

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Systems Science & Theory Degrees Awarded

$63,598 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Boston University the best school in the country for a degree in systems science & theory. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 systems science & theory degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, systems science & theory degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in systems science & theory from Boston University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

91 Systems Science & Theory Degrees Awarded

$95,207 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Harvard University one of the top schools for systems science & theory. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 91 systems science & theory students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the systems science & theory program make about $95,207 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. See the full systems science & theory program report for Harvard University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.