2026 Best Value Family Systems Schools

1

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL

For return on investment in family systems, no school beat Richland Community College this year. Set in the city of Decatur, Richland Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,680, while out-of-state students pay about $17,070. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $9,562. Family Systems graduates of Richland Community College earn a median of $46,233 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #2 place for family systems. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $12,250 in student loans. Family Systems graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $21,619 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.

3

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

A rank of #3 makes Weber State University one of the best values for family systems. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Students borrow a median of $18,792 to complete the family systems program here. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $35,861. That is a strong return on a $18,792 median debt.

4

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV

American Public University System came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value family systems schools. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $26,340 in student loans. Early-career family systems graduates make about $27,587. Set against $26,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

5

Brigham Young University Provo
Provo, UT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #5 place for family systems. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $11,250 in student loans. Family Systems graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $25,342 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,250 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.

6

University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value family systems schools. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Students from in state pay about $9,998 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $32,062 to complete the family systems program here. Early-career family systems graduates make about $31,020. Set against $32,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

7

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University earned the #7 position for value in family systems this year. Set in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,417, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Family Systems graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $27,006 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

8

University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona came in at #8 for value in family systems this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $20,400 in student loans. Family Systems graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

9

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Ball State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value family systems schools. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $32,836. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

10

Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University placed #10 among the best values for family systems. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.

11

University Of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #11 for value in family systems this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $31,000. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $30,835. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.

12

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value family systems schools. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $27,209 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $35,318. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

13

Missouri State University Springfield
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield earned the #13 position for value in family systems this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the family systems program here. Family Systems graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $32,769 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.

14

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University placed #14 among the best values for family systems. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $29,539. Family Systems graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $35,209 early in their careers. Set against $29,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.

15

University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

University Of Connecticut placed #15 among the best values for family systems. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $23,059. Family Systems graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $58,784 early in their careers. Set against $23,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

16

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #16 for value in family systems this year. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,700. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $25,021. Early-career family systems graduates make about $70,595. Set against $25,021 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Nova Southeastern University admits about 73% of applicants.