2027 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania
[Computer Systems Networking](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer systems networking education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer systems networking students.
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2027 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer systems networking, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools
Leading the list is Delaware County Community College, our #1 best value for computer systems networking in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,930, while out-of-state students pay about $15,540. Computer Systems Networking graduates carry a median of $14,866 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Delaware County Community College generally make around $40,102. That is a strong return on a $14,866 median debt.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer systems networking, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Schnecksville, Lehigh Carbon Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,280, with out-of-state students paying around $13,270. Typical student debt for computer systems networking graduates is $11,309. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Lehigh Carbon Community College generally make around $36,340. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in computer systems networking will find it at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,975, while out-of-state students pay about $12,472. Computer Systems Networking graduates carry a median of $26,706 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg generally make around $41,382. That is a strong return on a $26,706 median debt.
Johnson College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value computer systems networking schools. Set in the city of Scranton, Johnson College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,225. Typical student debt for computer systems networking graduates is $16,083. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Johnson College earn a median of $40,883 early in their careers. Set against $16,083 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #5 place for computer systems networking. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Computer Systems Networking graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career computer systems networking graduates make about $89,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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