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2024 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southeast Region

15 Colleges in the Southeast Region
3,621 Networking Degrees Awarded
$42,555 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in computer systems networking is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #125 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for computer systems networking students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,621 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 the Southeast Region The networking program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Systems Networking School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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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 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking in the Southeast Region

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

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Networking

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$121,226 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 13 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Those computer systems networking students who get their degree from George Mason University make $78,671 more than the average networking graduate.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
182 Networking Degrees Awarded
2.7% Growth in Graduates

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #623 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Greensboro is a great university overall.

There were approximately 182 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer systems networking degree program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn $18,732 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,839 Median Starting Salary
$42,214 Median Student Debt

It's difficult to beat Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale if you want to pursue a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #176 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were roughly 19 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the networking program report average early career income of $40,839.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC

It is hard to beat East Carolina University if you want to pursue a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.

There were about 23 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
53 Networking Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 53 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,937 Median Starting Salary

Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #693 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wake Technical Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 3 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from Wake Technical Community College earn a boost of about $6,382 over the average earnings of computer systems networking graduates.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Networking Degrees Awarded
$23,870 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 6th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 82 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the networking program report average early career wages of $23,870.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$55,406 Median Starting Salary
$40,114 Median Student Debt

DeVry University - Georgia is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the suburb of Decatur. This university ranks 29th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 12 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at DeVry University - Georgia in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer systems networking degree program at DeVry University - Georgia make $12,851 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Networking Degrees Awarded
48.1% Growth in Graduates

FSCJ is a fairly large public college located in the city of Jacksonville. A Best Colleges rank of #724 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FSCJ is a great college overall.

There were roughly 54 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from Florida State College at Jacksonville get an earnings boost of about $10,422 above the average earnings of computer systems networking majors.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In LA
82 Networking Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 5th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 82 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges by State

Explore the best computer systems networking schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 12
Florida 282 116
North Carolina 279 251
Virginia 274 24
Tennessee 269 2
Louisiana 242 61
Mississippi 234 121
Arkansas 234 15
Alabama 233 9
West Virginia 207 23

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One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Systems Networking has other similar majors worth exploring.

Networking Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 3,549
Cloud Computing 72

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 30,779
Information Technology 11,783
Computer Science 7,865
Computer Software & Applications 3,036
Computer Programming 2,552
Information Science 2,218
Data Processing 1,026
Computer Systems Analysis 702
Other Computer & Information Sciences 626
Data Entry 52

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