### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Family Systems is a valuable choice and generally a required first step for pupils wanting to begin a career as a family and marriage therapist, a child and family therapist, or a family counselor. In fact, family systems is a very rare degree ranking as the 271st most popular area of study. Last year, there were 540 family systems diplomas received. In-state tuition for family systems at private schools is, on average, 3 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 With only 22 institutions having programs for this degree there could be limited options as to the institutions that will have an option for you. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other family systems majors, consider looking at colleges in Utah which have the most undergrads admitted to family systems annually. Zooming out, the best region to get a degree in family systems is in the Rocky Mountains region with [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) and [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to study family systems is the West Coast Conference with [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) representing the conference. From our comprehensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for family systems is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo).

 The best school does not mean it is the best school for you. There can be lots more facets to think about when deciding on college. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would refashion your decision of where to go to university. Here at authority.org, we've examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which family systems school boasts the best campus, the answer is [Central Washington University](/colleges/central-washington-university). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which college is home to the finest campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our pick of the university with the best student life for family systems is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top choices. Some of our picks will probably surprise you.

 If price is a primary deciding factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas). [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas)&nbspappears to be the most expensive university for family systems, at least for out of state students. We do have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the cost at [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you might care to know that family systems is the 320th most expensive degree in the US, with an average expense of $22,000. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for family systems on our list is Minnesota with tuition and fees at the primary college, University of St Thomas, of $44,780. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for family systems is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for family systems is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790 and [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university) with a cost of $14,973. More optimistically, the most affordable university for family systems is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Authority's entire list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay around $9,600 for a degree in family systems. That price increases dramatically to a median of $18,600 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the college with the best value for family systems: [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas). Here you will see our comprehensive list of the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this idea is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for family systems majors vary a lot, but within two years leaving college graduates will often make around $45,900. There can be a lot of variation in earnings; top positions can experience pay up to $72,900. Right out of school, the lowest earning positions within the family systems space make $29,000, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads from family systems graduated from [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of family systems sits subpar, arriving within only the 13th percentile of majors nationally. The school with the highest composite diversity for family systems is [University of Central Oklahoma](/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Family Systems major only ranks in the 93rd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 25th percentile. White collegians compose the largest proportion at 71% of scholars majoring in family systems. Additionally, 94% of undergraduates pursuing a family systems major are women.

 We have insufficient professors data for family systems to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. If we incorporate data beyond basic rankings we find that the school possessing the overall best instructors for family systems is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). You can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the best professors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for family systems is [Concordia University-Ann Arbor](/colleges/concordia-university-ann-arbor). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a general page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, here at Authority we hope you understand that looking at higher education with context only built on superlatives might create issues. We at Authority hope you explore our other pages on different colleges and peruse some of our background pages on useful details to look out for as you continue your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Family systems is the 271st most popular degree in America, with 540 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #272 [Physician Assistant Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physician-assistant-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 22 colleges across the nation, and is the 372nd most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 1% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 60% of colleges offering family systems are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The rocky mountains produces the most family systems graduates, largely led by [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo), while it’s the West Coast Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Utah ranks highest, with particular help from [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) and [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more family systems graduates than [University of North Alabama](/colleges/university-of-north-alabama), which graduated 168 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study family systems). More students studied family systems as a percentage of total students at [Concordia University-Ann Arbor](/colleges/concordia-university-ann-arbor) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Family systems is the 320th most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $21,999 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #321, [Health and Medical Physics](rankings/best-colleges-for-health-and-medical-physics), with a median cost of $21,946).

 The Plains have the most expensive colleges with top 50 family systems programs predominantly led by [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas) with an annual cost of $44,780. Minnesota is the most expensive state for family systems also led by [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 66.2% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 34.69% less than your average private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for family systems is [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas), which is the 197th most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it's ranked 1st for its family systems program. Another more affordable pick would be #16, [Mississippi University for Women](/colleges/mississippi-university-for-women) in Lowndes County, MS with a cost of $7,425 for in-state students and $7,425 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a huge investment for most students. It's important to be sure you get a good return on your investment. We intend for the following income and career stats to help you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Family Systems student takes home a starting salary of $29,969 per annum (bottom 18%). With experience in their careers, they ordinarily take in somewhere between $29,002 and $72,852, but average more or less $45,893. To put it in context, that's 19% over average.

 The most popular job title for a Family Systems graduate is Clinical Social Worker, which generally make close to $47,000; next are Intensive In-Home Counselor and Mental Health Professional, which normally earn approximately $30,000 and $29,000 respectively.

 New England has the highest grossing Family Systems graduates. NE has the best paid Family Systems alumni of any state. Appalachian Athletic Conference has the highest earning Family Systems graduates of any conference..



### STUDENTS

 College often can be an incredibly revelatory period in one's life; it is an opportunity for personal growth and maturation. Students start to discover who they want to emulate and develop the needed skills to be a thriving member of society. But growth also happens outside the classroom - the discussions which one has with his peers, the nugget of wisdom received from an old instructor, the exposure to a different interpretation of the situation. As such, finding a diverse college greatly enhances what one gains from the time in school.

 Family Systems is a less racially diverse focus than average\*. 71% of the nation's Family Systems majors are white students, followed by black students (17%), latino students (7%), and students of other races\*\*(4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Lubbock Christian University](/colleges/lubbock-christian-university) located in Lubbock, TX.

 Secondly, Family Systems is the the 14th most female dominated focus, with 94% of students identify as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Mississippi University for Women](/colleges/mississippi-university-for-women) in Columbus, MS.

 Another significant type of diversity is economic diversity. Family Systems is the 29th most financially diverse subject in the United States. 26% of its majors come from low income families, 18% are from upper middle income households, and 26% grew up in families with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [Ball State University](/colleges/ball-state-university) has the most economically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall TX is the most diverse state for Family Systems. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Lone Star Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 17%
* Latino: 7%
* White: 71%
* Other: 4%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 6%
* Female: 94%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 26%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 18%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 85%
* Out of State: 14%
* International: 1%


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There are about 1,510 students enrolled in Family Systems in the USA.

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