by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major” ranking.
In 2020-2021, 14,314 people earned their degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications, making the major the 145th most popular in the United States.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major” ranking looked at 436 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer systems networking and telecommunications. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in computer systems networking and telecommunications.
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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 “Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for computer systems networking and telecommunications students.
Out of the 436 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Illinois landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large private for-profit school handed out 329 diplomas to qualified ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications students in 2020-2021.
Full DeVry University - Illinois Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 182 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 436 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Austin Community College District landed the #3 spot on the list. Austin Community College District is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 204 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. Houston Community College is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 141 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.
Full Houston Community College Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 94 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #6, National University College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. National University College is located in Bayamon, and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.
Utah Valley University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. This large school is located in Orem, Utah, and it awarded 148 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Utah Valley University
El Centro College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 119 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
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Johns Hopkins University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. This large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 61 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Johns Hopkins University
DePaul University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking, coming in at #10. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 56 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at DePaul University
Kean University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Union, New Jersey, this fairly large public school handed out 55 diplomas to qualified ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications students in 2020-2021.
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Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. FSCJ is a large school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 54 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. UMN Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 54 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
North Carolina State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 53 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
City College of San Francisco came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. This fairly large school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 119 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Full City College of San Francisco Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
Sinclair Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 112 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Sinclair Community College Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. CVTC is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Chippewa Valley Technical College Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
New England Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking, coming in at #18. New England Tech is a private not-for-profit institution located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #19, Northeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. Northeastern is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Northeastern University
Pima Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. This fairly large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 42 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Akron, Ohio that handed out 44 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
College of DuPage did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking, coming in at #21. College of DuPage is a large public school situated in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. It awarded 55 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Full College of DuPage Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
DeVry University - California landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. DeVry University - California is a private for-profit institution located in Pomona, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Stevenson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Stevenson, Maryland. It awarded 37 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Stevenson University Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. OHIO Athens is a large public school situated in Athens, Ohio. It awarded 36 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Ohio University - Athens Campus Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Report
Davenport University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major ranking. Davenport University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Davenport University
Joliet Junior College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Major list. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large public school situated in Joliet, Illinois. It awarded 55 ’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
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Not only did these schools make the top 48 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Wichita Technical Institute | Wichita, KS |
| 52 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA |
| 52 | Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN |
| 52 | Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids, MN |
| 52 | Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO |
| 56 | De Anza College | Cupertino, CA |
| 56 | Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI |
| 56 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 56 | North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX |
| 60 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA |
| 60 | Delaware County Community College | Media, PA |
| 60 | Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA |
| 60 | Hallmark University | San Antonio, TX |
| 64 | Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS |
| 64 | Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | University of California - Irvine | Irvine, CA |
| 64 | ASA College | Brooklyn, NY |
| 64 | Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD |
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