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2024 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota

7 Colleges in Minnesota
306 Networking Degrees Awarded
$42,774 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 reviewed 7 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of computer systems networking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 306 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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.

Top Minnesota Schools in Networking

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

It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue 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 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 54 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities get an earnings boost of about $21,895 over the typical earnings of computer systems networking graduates.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,506 Median Starting Salary
$20,000 Median Student Debt

Dunwoody College of Technology is a great option for students interested in a degree in computer systems networking. 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 about 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 about $39,506 in the first couple years of their career.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$53,217 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

University of Minnesota - Duluth is a good decision for students interested in a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the 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 schools 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. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Duluth earn a boost of about $10,443 over the typical income of computer systems networking majors.

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 37th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 27 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College in the most recent data year. After graduation, networking degree recipients generally make an average of $32,675 in their early careers.

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5
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 moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 31st out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

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

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ATCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Alexandria. This college ranks 43rd out of 52 schools 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 usually earn an average of $43,328 at the beginning of their careers.

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

7
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 suburb of St. Louis Park.

There were approximately 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 earn about $39,531 at the beginning of their careers.

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Capella University crest
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Capella University is a very large private for-profit university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Capella University is a great university overall.

There were about 27 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MN

SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Winona. A Best Colleges rank of #576 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU MN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at SMU MN in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota


 

Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
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 288
Cloud Computing 18

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 1,411
Information Technology 1,032
Computer Information Systems 779
Computer Programming 369
Computer Software & Applications 320
Information Science 147
Computer Systems Analysis 145
Data Processing 18
Data Entry 2

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