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#1

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

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General. In fact, Binghamton University awards 501 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,330–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$52,927

#2

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

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,310–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$53,612

#3

#3 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 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$51,113

#4

#4 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,210–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$50,447

#5

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

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Science, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$46,900

#6

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

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 236 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,300–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$59,709

#7

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

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$52,938

#8

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

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Annually, Northeastern University awards about 1106 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,440–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$54,311

#9

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

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$49,833

#10

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

New York University
New York, NY

Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$51,585

#11

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

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Median Starting Salary

$55,248

#12

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

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Saint Louis University awards 162 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$57,127

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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 1,289 degrees granted in Systems Science and Theory annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 71 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 42% percent identify as women and 58% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Systems Science and Theory, New York 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

The highest paying job for Systems Science and Theory majors is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Systems Science and Theory can prepare you for is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
71
Female Students
30 (42%)
Male Students
41 (57%)

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