2026 Most Popular Systems Theory Schools
There are 59 colleges that offer a degree in Systems Theory. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Systems Theory School for You
Today’s Systems Theory students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. This report analyzed 59 schools in the United States to see which Systems Theory programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Systems Theory Schools in the United States
Check out the Systems Theory programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Systems Theory Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Carnegie Mellon University the most popular school in the U.S. for Systems Theory majors. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 153 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $88,268. Read More…
The New School comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $26,730. Full Systems Theory at The New School Report
Rhode Island School of Design comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Located in Providence, RI, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $22,778. Read full report on Systems Theory at Rhode Island School of Design
Harvard University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Harvard University is a private nonprofit school located in Cambridge, MA. This school awarded 82 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $92,518. Read More…
Purdue University-Main Campus landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Located in West Lafayette, IN, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,124. Read full report on Systems Theory at Purdue University-Main Campus
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Located in Champaign, IL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,513. Read More…
James Madison University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,545. Read full report on Systems Theory at James Madison University
University of Chicago comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 47 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $77,119. Full Systems Theory at University of Chicago Report
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Savannah College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit school located in Savannah, GA. This school awarded 37 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,862. Read full report on Systems Theory at Savannah College of Art and Design
North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public school located in Raleigh, NC. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,866. Full Systems Theory at North Carolina State University at Raleigh Report
United States Military Academy landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. United States Military Academy is a public school located in West Point, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
University of Vermont landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Located in Burlington, VT, this is a public institution. This school awarded 27 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,117. Full Systems Theory at University of Vermont Report
Binghamton University comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Binghamton University is a public school located in Vestal, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,735. Read More…
Claremont McKenna College landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Located in Claremont, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 24 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $68,541. Read full report on Systems Theory at Claremont McKenna College
Boston University comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Boston University is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. This school awarded 17 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $55,834. Read full report on Systems Theory at Boston University
University at Buffalo landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Located in Buffalo, NY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,259. Read full report on Systems Theory at University at Buffalo
University of Central Florida landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Located in Orlando, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 17 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,960. Read More…
University of Iowa landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Located in Iowa City, IA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,110. Read More…
School of Visual Arts landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 12 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,488. Read full report on Systems Theory at School of Visual Arts
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public school located in Tempe, AZ. This school awarded 11 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,210. Read More…
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Pennsylvania Western University is a public school located in California, PA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,005. Full Systems Theory at Pennsylvania Western University Report
Central Wyoming College landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Central Wyoming College is a public school located in Riverton, WY. This school awarded 10 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,205. Full Systems Theory at Central Wyoming College Report
Marshall University comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Systems Theory majors. Located in Huntington, WV, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people earned their degree in Systems Theory from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,873. Read More…
Stanford University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. Stanford University is a private nonprofit school located in Stanford, CA. This school awarded 10 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $89,527. Read More…
University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public school located in Birmingham, AL. This school awarded 10 degrees in Systems Theory in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,854. Read More…
Rest of the Top Most Popular Systems Theory Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.
| Rank | College | Location |
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| 51 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato, MN |
| 52 | New York University | New York, NY |
| 53 | North Park University | Chicago, IL |
| 54 | Portland State University | Portland, OR |
| 55 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Buffalo, NY |
| 56 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| 57 | Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI |
| 58 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale, IL |
| 59 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
Systems Theory by Region
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More Systems Theory Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Systems Theory Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Majors Related to Systems Theory
Systems Theory Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Science & Theory | 1,061 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 30,141 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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