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2024 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region

16 Colleges in the Plains States Region
819 Networking Degrees Awarded
$41,774 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in computer systems networking is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #125 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 16 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 819 degrees in computer systems networking during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Computer Systems Networking School

Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region 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. For our Best Overall Computer Systems Networking School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the networking degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Networking

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Networking Degrees Awarded
7.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in computer systems networking. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the 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 about 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 around $22,895 over the typical earnings of computer systems networking majors.

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

It is hard to beat Dunwoody College of Technology if you want to pursue a degree in computer systems networking. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #645 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Dunwoody College of Technology is a great college overall.

There were approximately 20 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the networking program make an average of $39,506 in the first couple years of working.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$53,217 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Duluth if you want to pursue a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #328 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Duluth is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent data year. Those computer systems networking students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Duluth earn $11,443 more than the average networking graduate.

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN

Every student pursuing a degree in computer systems networking has to check out Saint Paul College. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 37th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 27 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, networking degree recipients usually earn around $32,675 in their early careers.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,717 Median Starting Salary
$12,000 Median Student Debt

STC is a small public college located in the rural area of Linn. A Best Colleges rank of #646 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means STC is a great college overall.

There were about 15 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at STC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the networking program report average early career income of $32,717.

More information about a degree in computer systems networking from State Technical College of Missouri

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$36,658 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #652 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a great college overall.

There were approximately 23 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the networking program earn around $36,658 in their early career salary.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,486 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 10th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were roughly 21 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the networking program report average early career wages of $39,486.

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ATCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Alexandria. This college ranks 43rd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 17 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at ATCC in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, networking degree recipients generally make around $43,328 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Alexandria Technical & Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Networking Degrees Awarded
22.6% Growth in Graduates

JCCC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park. A Best Colleges rank of #607 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means JCCC is a great college overall.

There were about 31 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at JCCC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the networking program report average early career wages of $38,078.

More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Johnson County Community College

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,531 Median Starting Salary
$28,520 Median Student Debt

Herzing University - Minneapolis is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of St. Louis Park.

There were about 1 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University - Minneapolis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, networking degree recipients typically make an average of $39,531 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges by State

Explore the best computer systems networking colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 255
Missouri 283 108
Kansas 266 91
Iowa 264 60
Nebraska 238 0
North Dakota 210 35
South Dakota 204 28

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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 793
Cloud Computing 26

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 4,325
Computer Science 4,073
Information Technology 2,584
Computer Programming 1,347
Information Science 594
Computer Software & Applications 590
Computer Systems Analysis 251
Other Computer & Information Sciences 37
Data Processing 30
Data Entry 8

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