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2024 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois

4 Colleges in Illinois
813 Networking Degrees Awarded
$54,144 Avg Early-Career Salary
Computer Systems Networking is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #125 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of computer systems networking. Combined, these schools handed out 813 degrees in computer systems networking to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Systems Networking School

Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois Your choice of computer systems networking school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Computer Systems Networking School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Computer Systems Networking Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Networking
Bachelor's Degrees in Networking
Master's Degrees in Networking

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking in Illinois

The schools below may not offer all types of networking degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Illinois Schools in Networking

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Networking Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

DePaul University is a great option for students interested in a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #203 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer systems networking students who get their degree from DePaul University receive $2,696 more than the typical networking graduate.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$46,402 Median Starting Salary

Illinois State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #231 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Illinois State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the networking program make around $46,402 for their early career.

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$12,000 Median Student Debt

Every student who is interested in computer systems networking has to check out Roosevelt University. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 38th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Roosevelt University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
329 Networking Degrees Awarded
16.4% Growth in Graduates

DeVry University - Illinois is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer systems networking. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Naperville. This university ranks 85th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 329 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at DeVry University - Illinois in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the networking program report average early career earnings of $55,406.

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Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 189
Ohio 314 237
Indiana 294 48
Wisconsin 273 288

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Computer Systems Networking is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

Networking Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 813

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 3,680
Computer Information Systems 1,726
Information Technology 1,117
Information Science 860
Computer Programming 597
Computer Software & Applications 532
Computer Systems Analysis 414
Data Entry 89
Other Computer & Information Sciences 3
Data Processing 2

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