by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Systems Networking](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer systems networking education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for computer systems networking students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer systems networking, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Northwest Kansas Technical College the best value for a degree in computer systems networking in Kansas. Located in the town of Goodland, Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public university. Early-career computer systems networking graduates make about $41,638.
A rank of #2 makes Washburn Institute Of Technology one of the best values for computer systems networking. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,880. Students borrow a median of $11,362 to complete the computer systems networking program here. Early-career computer systems networking graduates make about $39,749. That is a strong return on a $11,362 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johnson County Community College earned it the #3 place for computer systems networking. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. Typical student debt for computer systems networking graduates is $13,532. Early-career computer systems networking graduates make about $46,473. 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 North Central Kansas Technical College, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Beloit, North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,350. Median earnings reach $46,928 ten years out.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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