by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 14,700 people earned their degree in computer systems networking, making the major the 125th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer systems networking graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $43,365 and had an average of $27,750 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Great Lakes region, there were 4,479 computer systems networking graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,812 and $24,077 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking looked at 95 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer systems networking. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their computer systems networking program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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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 “Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region networking students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - Ohio. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. DeVry University - Ohio is a small private for-profit school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 18 ’s networking degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at DeVry University - Ohio
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - Illinois. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s networking degrees to 329 students in 2020-2021.
Full DeVry University - Illinois Computer Systems Networking Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southwestern Michigan College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region. This small school is located in Dowagiac, Michigan, and it awarded 8 ’s networking degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Southwestern Michigan College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davenport University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Davenport University is a medium-sized school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 36 ’s networking degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Davenport University Computer Systems Networking Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gogebic Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Ironwood, Michigan, this small public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s networking students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Gogebic Community College
Herzing University - Akron landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Herzing Akron is a small school located in Akron, Ohio that handed out 3 ’s networking degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking at Herzing Akron
With a ranking of #7, Muskegon Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Muskegon, Michigan, this small public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified ’s networking students in 2020-2021.
Full Muskegon Community College Computer Systems Networking Report
Indiana Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Indiana Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 10 ’s networking degrees in 2020-2021.
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. 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.
Terra State Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Terra Community College is located in Fremont, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Terra Community College
West Shore Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.
Full West Shore Community College Computer Systems Networking Report
University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Wisconsin - Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking at University of Wisconsin - Stout
With a ranking of #13, Jackson College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Jackson College is a public institution located in Jackson, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking at Jackson College
With a ranking of #14, University of Rio Grande did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Rio Grande, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified ’s networking students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking at University of Rio Grande
Joliet Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #15. Joliet, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s networking degrees to 55 students in 2020-2021.
Full Joliet Junior College Computer Systems Networking Report
Baldwin Wallace University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Berea, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified ’s networking students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Baldwin Wallace College
Lakeshore Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cleveland, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s networking degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking at Lakeshore Technical College
Henry Ford College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Henry Ford College is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
College of DuPage came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. College of DuPage is located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 55 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.
With a ranking of #20, Moraine Park Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small school located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin that handed out 18 ’s networking degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking at Moraine Park Technical College
Clark State Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Clark State Community College is located in Springfield, Ohio and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Computer Systems Networking at Clark State Community College
Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a fairly large school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 32 ’s networking degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Milwaukee Area Technical College Computer Systems Networking Report
Elmhurst University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Elmhurst, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s networking degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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%.
Tiffin University ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tiffin, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
St Clair County Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Networking Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Port Huron, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s networking degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
Full St Clair County Community College Computer Systems Networking Report
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