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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

145 Ranked Colleges
3,794 Degrees Awarded
$9,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications is the 128th most popular major in the country with 14,763 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 3,794 computer systems networking and telecommunications graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,082 and $17,678 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 145 colleges that offer a degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer systems networking and telecommunications programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer systems networking and telecommunications program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate.

Top 26 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

#1

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 145 schools in the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the #1 spot on the list. Madison College is a fairly large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 21 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students list, Madison College has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $9,904 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students per year to attend Madison Area Technical College.

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#2

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bunker Hill Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

BHCC also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend BHCC is $7,867 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 52 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sinclair Community College, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $4,208 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students per year to attend Sinclair Community College.

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#4

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 145 schools in the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Gateway Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school awarded 31 degrees to qualified associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students list, Gateway Technical College has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Gateway Technical College is $9,252 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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#4

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fox Valley Technical College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate. Fox Valley Technical College is a fairly large school located in Appleton, Wisconsin that handed out 34 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

FVTC also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $11,127 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students per year to attend Fox Valley Technical College.

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#6

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
#18 in overall quality

Western Technical College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.

Western Technical College also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. It costs about $10,081 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students per year to attend Western Technical College.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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#7

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
#15 in overall quality

Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and it awarded 24 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

CVTC also took the #15 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CVTC is $10,773 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#8

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Houston Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 86 degrees to qualified associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications students in 2019-2020.

Houston Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Houston Community College is $5,272 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

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#9

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#21 in overall quality

Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 38 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students list, MATC has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for MATC is $9,076 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

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#10

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Century College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. White Bear Lake, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Century College also did well on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Century College is $10,808 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

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#11

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Pima Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 56 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

Pima County Community College District also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for Pima Community College is $3,583 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#12

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
#13 in overall quality

Southeast Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Southeast Tech is a public institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southeast Tech, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Southeast Tech is $14,633 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

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#13

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
#11 in overall quality

El Centro College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking, coming in at #13. El Centro College is a public institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 95 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

El Centro College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend El Centro College is $4,373 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

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#14

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Top 20% in overall quality

Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized school is located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 29 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, WCTC also did well on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Waukesha County Technical College is $10,165 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#4 in overall quality

Community College of Baltimore County ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. CCBC is a fairly large public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 19 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

CCBC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Community College of Baltimore County is $8,242 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#16

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #16, Saint Louis Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. Saint Louis Community College is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $6,796 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students per year to attend Saint Louis Community College.

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#17

South Central College

North Mankato, Minnesota

South Central College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. South Central College is a small public school situated in North Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 12 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend South Central College is $10,175 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Alexandria Technical & Community College is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Minnesota. It awarded 11 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Alexandria Technical & Community College is $13,550 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#19

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Top 25% in overall quality

Moraine Park Technical College landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Moraine Park Technical College is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Moraine Park Technical College is $9,143 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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#20

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Hills Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Inver Hills Community College is $11,486 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

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#2 in overall quality

Anne Arundel Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking, coming in at #21. Arnold, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

AACC also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. The yearly cost to attend AACC is $14,506 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#22

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Top 25% in overall quality

Lehigh Carbon Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a medium-sized school located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania that handed out 21 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Lehigh Carbon Community College is $7,117 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#23

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #23, Mid-State Technical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. Mid-State Technical College is a small public school situated in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. It awarded 15 associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Mid-State Technical College is $9,998 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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#24

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Anoka-Ramsey Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate ranking. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public institution located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Anoka-Ramsey Community College is $11,890 for Associate Degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students.

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Collin County Community College District ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. Collin County Community College District is a public institution located in McKinney, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Collin County Community College District is $6,293 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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With a ranking of #25, Indian Hills Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools for an Associate list. Ottumwa, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for IHCC is $7,217 for associate degree computer systems networking and telecommunications students.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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