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Master’s Degrees in Systems Theory

342 Yearly Graduations
$61,983 Median Salary
56% Women
There are 28 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in systems theory. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 25% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 35.1% of systems theory graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Systems Theory Majors

In 2020-2021, 342 master's degrees were awarded to systems theory majors. 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 410
Master’s Degree 342
Graduate Certificate 86
Doctor’s Degree 33
Associate Degree 11
Basic Certificate 2

Earnings of Systems Theory Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in systems theory is $61,983. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,728 to a high of $64,966.

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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 55.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 151
Women 191
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The racial-ethnic distribution of systems theory master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 41
Black or African American 15
Hispanic or Latino 22
White 128
International Students 120
Other Races/Ethnicities 16
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There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in systems theory. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The New School

New York, New York
115 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The systems theory program at The New School awarded 115 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
31 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. The systems theory program at North Carolina State University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
24 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Boston U. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

School of Visual Arts

New York, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to systems theory majors at SVA. Of these students, 87% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
23 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The systems theory program at Harvard University awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The systems theory program at Binghamton University awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island
22 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $55,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,220 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in systems theory from RISD. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in systems theory from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 29% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in systems theory from UCF. About 33% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in systems theory from UAB. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#10

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
11 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to systems theory majors at UVM. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#12

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The systems theory program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems theory. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to systems theory majors at Northwestern. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#14

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in systems theory. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in systems theory from Portland State University. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $9,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. The systems theory program at Eastern Illinois University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Rice University

Houston, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $52,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,279 per year. The systems theory program at Rice University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Atlantic University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in systems theory. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in systems theory from FAU. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 18th 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 $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to systems theory majors at SIUC.

#18

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
1 Yearly Graduations

The 18th most popular school in the country for systems theory majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in systems theory from UC Irvine.

#18

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
1 Yearly Graduations

The 18th most popular school in the country for systems theory majors who are seeking their master's degree is Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. The systems theory program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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