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2024 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools

116 Colleges in the United States
14,700 Networking Degrees Awarded
$43,365 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in computer systems networking, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #125 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 116 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 14,700 degrees in computer systems networking to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Systems Networking School

Best Computer Systems Networking Schools The networking program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for computer systems networking schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Computer Systems Networking Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Networking
Bachelor's Degrees in Networking
Master's Degrees in Networking
Doctor's Degrees in Networking

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the networking degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

18 Top Schools in Networking

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
94 Networking Degrees Awarded

Carnegie Mellon University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in computer systems networking. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were roughly 94 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
61 Networking Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Johns Hopkins University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were about 61 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,946 Median Starting Salary
$27,561 Median Student Debt

It is difficult to beat Madison Area Technical College if you want to pursue a degree in computer systems networking. Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Madison. This college ranks 8th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 24 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer systems networking students who get their degree from Madison Area Technical College make $2,581 more than the standard networking student.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Networking Degrees Awarded
7.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good choice for students interested in a degree in computer systems networking. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn a boost of about $21,304 above the typical income of computer systems networking graduates.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,828 Median Starting Salary

BHCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #293 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BHCC is a great college overall.

There were about 26 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at BHCC in the most recent data year. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from Bunker Hill Community College earn a boost of approximately $2,463 over the average income of computer systems networking graduates.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Networking Degrees Awarded
$37,394 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 18th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 119 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the networking program earn an average of $37,394 in the first couple years of their career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$121,226 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 13 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer systems networking students who get their degree from George Mason University earn $77,861 more than the typical networking graduate.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
236 Networking Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #146 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WGU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 236 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NJ

Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #64 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stevens is a great school overall.

There were approximately 11 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Networking Degrees Awarded
22.3% Growth in Graduates

UVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 148 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent data year. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from Utah Valley University get an earnings boost of approximately $28,128 over the typical earnings of computer systems networking graduates.

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In WA
25.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 12th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 27 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.

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12
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Networking Degrees Awarded
$44,950 Median Starting Salary

Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Dayton. This college ranks 30th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 112 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the networking program earn around $44,950 for their early career.

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13
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Networking Degrees Awarded
45.5% Growth in Graduates

CVTC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Eau Claire. This college ranks 7th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 44 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at CVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the networking program make an average of $45,340 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Chippewa Valley Technical College

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MTI College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA

MTI College is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Sacramento.

There were approximately 17 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at MTI College in the most recent year we have data available.

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14
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
182 Networking Degrees Awarded
2.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 182 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from University of North Carolina at Greensboro get an earnings boost of around $17,922 above the typical income of computer systems networking graduates.

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15
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Networking Degrees Awarded
13.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 33rd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 204 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the networking program earn an average of $42,799 for their early career.

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16
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,506 Median Starting Salary
$20,000 Median Student Debt

Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis. This college ranks 30th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 20 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, networking degree recipients generally make an average of $39,506 in their early careers.

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17
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Networking Degrees Awarded
28.1% Growth in Graduates

WIT is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #234 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WIT is a great school overall.

There were approximately 32 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at WIT in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer systems networking major at Wentworth Institute of Technology earn $32,836 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Computer Systems Networking students that almost earned our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools award.

Rank College Location
18 DePaul University Chicago, IL
19 Northeastern University Boston, MA
20 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
21 University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA
22 University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN
23 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX
24 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
25 Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN

Computer Systems Networking by Region

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One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Systems Networking has other similar majors worth exploring.

Networking Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 14,314
Cloud Computing 386

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Majors Similar to Networking

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

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