2026 Best Value Systems Theory Schools in North Carolina
[Systems Theory](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/systems-science-theory/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for systems theory students.
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2026 Best Value Systems Theory Schools in North Carolina
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the systems theory degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Systems Theory Schools
North Carolina State University At Raleigh tops our 2026 list of the best value systems theory schools in North Carolina. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Systems Theory graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. Soon after graduation, systems theory degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $65,032. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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