Master’s Degrees in Systems Theory
Education Levels of Systems Theory Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 471 people earned their master's degree in systems theory. This earns it the #173 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in systems theory at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 476 |
| Master’s Degree | 471 |
| Graduate Certificate | 65 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 41 |
| Associate Degree | 21 |
| Basic Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Systems Theory Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in systems theory is $82,344. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $68,946 and the high is $86,628.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for systems theory majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in systems theory. About 58.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 197 |
| Women | 274 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of systems theory master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 206 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Systems Theory Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in systems theory. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The New School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for systems theory majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in systems theory from New School University. About 84% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The New School systems theory graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,344.
North Carolina State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in systems theory from NC State. About 41% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 82,344.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems theory. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Boston U. About 55% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at Boston University make a median salary of 82,344.
School of Visual Arts is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in systems theory from SVA. School of Visual Arts systems theory graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,344.
The 4th most popular school in the country for systems theory majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Harvard. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at Harvard University make a median salary of 82,344.
The 6th most popular school in the country for systems theory majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Binghamton University. About 56% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Binghamton University systems theory graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,344.
Rhode Island School of Design is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,690 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in systems theory from RISD. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at Rhode Island School of Design make a median salary of 82,344.
University at Buffalo is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in systems theory from University at Buffalo. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 82,344.
University of Central Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems theory. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in systems theory from UCF. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 82,344.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in systems theory from UAB. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Alabama at Birmingham systems theory graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,344.
University of Vermont is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in systems theory from UVM. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. University of Vermont systems theory graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,344.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in systems theory from U-M. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 82,344.
Northwestern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems theory. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Northwestern. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at Northwestern University make a median salary of 82,344.
Portland State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Portland State University. Data shows that Portland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,344.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems theory. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in systems theory from EIU. Eastern Illinois University systems theory graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,344.
The 16th most popular school in the country for systems theory majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rice University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Rice. Of these students, 84% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in systems theory at Rice University make a median salary of 82,344.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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