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2026 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Far Western Region

7 Colleges in the United States
1,918 Computer Systems Networking Degrees Awarded
$55,770 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer Systems Networking is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 116 schools to find the best for computer systems networking students.

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Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer systems networking degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Computer Systems Networking

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Clark College
Vancouver, WA

Our analysis ranked Clark College the best school in the country for a degree in computer systems networking. Clark College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Vancouver. There were roughly 21 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Clark College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Clark College generally make around $43,768. Typical student debt for the program is $15,432. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Clark College

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Saint Martins University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best computer systems networking schools. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martins University is a small private not-for-profit university. Saint Martins University graduates 52% of students within six years. Saint Martins University awarded about 80 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer systems networking program make about $60,864 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,818. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Saint Martins University

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A rank of #3 makes Lake Washington Institute Of Technology one of the top schools for computer systems networking. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. About 44 computer systems networking degrees were awarded at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer systems networking degree from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn around $60,000 in the first couple years of their career. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $19,695 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Students looking for a strong computer systems networking program will find one at Bellevue College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public university. Bellevue College awarded about 14 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer systems networking program make about $67,771 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,839 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Bellevue College

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

A rank of #5 makes De Anza College one of the top schools for computer systems networking. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. De Anza College awarded about 35 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271. See the full computer systems networking program report for De Anza College

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Renton Technical College landed the #6 spot for computer systems networking this year. Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Renton. There were roughly 23 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Renton Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer systems networking program make about $80,411 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,582. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Renton Technical College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College placed #7 among the best computer systems networking schools. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 44 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Moorpark College

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South Puget Sound Community College landed the #8 spot for computer systems networking this year. South Puget Sound Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Olympia. There were roughly 20 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at South Puget Sound Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from South Puget Sound Community College generally make around $43,380. Typical student debt for the program is $14,245. Read more about the computer systems networking program at South Puget Sound Community College

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Honolulu Community College placed #9 among the best computer systems networking schools. Located in the city of Honolulu, Honolulu Community College is a mid-sized public university. Honolulu Community College awarded about 27 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer systems networking degree from Honolulu Community College earn around $59,006 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,868. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Honolulu Community College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College came in at #10 for computer systems networking this year. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 151 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Cypress College

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Mission College came in at #11 for computer systems networking this year. Located in the city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a large public university. Mission College awarded about 65 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Mission College graduates carry a median of $17,223 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Mission College

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Bellingham Technical College placed #12 among the best computer systems networking schools. Located in the city of Bellingham, Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized public university. About 53 computer systems networking degrees were awarded at Bellingham Technical College in the most recent year. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Bellingham Technical College

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA

Oxnard College earned the #13 position for computer systems networking this year. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. About 59 computer systems networking degrees were awarded at Oxnard College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Oxnard College

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Mt San Antonio College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best computer systems networking schools. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. About 21 computer systems networking degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Mt San Antonio College

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Highline Community College landed the #15 spot for computer systems networking this year. Located in the suburb of Des Moines, Highline Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 11 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Highline Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Highline Community College generally make around $55,459. Students borrow a median of $8,958 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Highline Community College

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best computer systems networking schools. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Santa Ana College awarded about 48 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Typical student debt for the program is $11,196. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Santa Ana College

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Irvine Valley College came in at #17 for computer systems networking this year. Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the city of Irvine. Irvine Valley College awarded about 34 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,672 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Irvine Valley College

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City College Of San Francisco landed the #18 spot for computer systems networking this year. City College Of San Francisco is a very large public school located in the city of San Francisco. There were roughly 192 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at City College Of San Francisco in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from City College Of San Francisco generally make around $100,031. Students borrow a median of $10,332 to complete this degree. See the full computer systems networking program report for City College Of San Francisco

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College Of Southern Nevada earned the #19 position for computer systems networking this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. College Of Southern Nevada awarded about 333 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer systems networking program make about $35,850 in their early career. College Of Southern Nevada graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans. See the full computer systems networking program report for College Of Southern Nevada

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Everett Community College came in at #20 for computer systems networking this year. Set in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a large public institution. About 13 computer systems networking degrees were awarded at Everett Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer systems networking program make about $47,441 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,542 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Everett Community College

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Shasta College
Redding, CA

Shasta College placed #21 among the best computer systems networking schools. Shasta College is a large public school located in the suburb of Redding. Shasta College awarded about 27 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer systems networking degree from Shasta College earn around $50,330 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,275 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer systems networking program at Shasta College

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Tacoma Community College placed #22 among the best computer systems networking schools. Set in the city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 20 computer systems networking degrees were awarded at Tacoma Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Tacoma Community College generally make around $41,732. Students borrow a median of $10,759 to complete this degree. See the full computer systems networking program report for Tacoma Community College

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Edmonds Community College came in at #23 for computer systems networking this year. Located in the suburb of Lynnwood, Edmonds Community College is a large public university. About 19 computer systems networking degrees were awarded at Edmonds Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer systems networking degree recipients from Edmonds Community College generally make around $35,618. Typical student debt for the program is $16,025. See the full computer systems networking program report for Edmonds Community College

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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA

Las Positas College placed #24 among the best computer systems networking schools. Set in the city of Livermore, Las Positas College is a large public institution. Las Positas College awarded about 13 computer systems networking degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Las Positas College

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College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

College Of The Canyons came in at #25 for computer systems networking this year. College Of The Canyons is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. There were roughly 17 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Computer Systems Networking graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776. More information about a degree in computer systems networking from College Of The Canyons

Rest of the Top 43 Computer Systems Networking Schools

These schools also placed among the best for computer systems networking this year:

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA
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College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA
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American River College
Sacramento, CA
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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 116 schools evaluated.

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