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#1 #1 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $56,256
#2 #2 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,341 Median Starting Salary $51,113
#3 #3 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 195 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,062 Median Starting Salary $59,709
#4 #4 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 305 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,150 Median Starting Salary $52,787
#5 #5 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $13,110 Median Starting Salary $50,447
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more	100	50%	46	1,220 – 1,470	$12,421	$56,256
Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	77	7%	4	1,480 – 1,560	$23,341	$51,113
University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 195 degrees to those...view more	71	60%	2	1,280 – 1,430	$22,062	$59,709
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	50	91%	4	1,110 – 1,290	$16,150	$52,787
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more	47	40%	4	1,200 – 1,350	$13,110	$50,447

About Systems Science and Theory

A program with a multidisciplinary approach to the analysis and solution of complex problems, requiring a combined approach using data and models from the natural, social, technological, behavioral and life sciences, and other specialized fields.

For all the 1,046 degrees granted in Systems Science and Theory annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 60 students graduating with degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level across the US, 30% percent identify as women and 70% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Systems Science and Theory, Indiana has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Systems Science and Theory is $47,533.

Popularity of Systems Science and Theory Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Systems Science and Theory majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Managers, All Other, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other . Additionally, Systems Science and Theory graduates may find a top paying job, such as Managers, All Other or Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Systems Science and Theory majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Development Managers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$133,560	94,400	1,228,300	1,269,400	3%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$79,870	21,800	262,800	272,300	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Systems Science and Theory majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

18 (30%)

Male Students

42 (70%)

White (33, 55%)

Asian (8, 13%)

Hispanic or Latino (7, 12%)

U.S. Nonresident (7, 12%)

Black or African American (3, 5%)

Two or more races (2, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN

50%

46

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$56,256

#2 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S.

Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

7%

4

1,480–1,560

$23,341

$51,113

#3 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S.

University of VermontBurlington, VT

60%

2

1,280–1,430

$22,062

$59,709

#4 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S.

Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA

91%

4

1,110–1,290

$16,150

$52,787

#5 Best College for Systems Science and Theory in the U.S.

University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL

40%

4

1,200–1,350

$13,110

$50,447

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Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL