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Best Schools for Systems Science & Theory in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall systems science & theory education in Pennsylvania.
Top Schools in Systems Science & Theory
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in systems science & theory. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 138 systems science & theory students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their systems science & theory degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $95,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
More information about a degree in systems science & theory from Carnegie Mellon University
Pennsylvania Western University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best systems science & theory schools. Located in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public university. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 systems science & theory students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania Western University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in systems science & theory from Pennsylvania Western University
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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