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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools

167 Colleges
$43,365 Avg Salary
$27,750 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking School for You

With 14,700 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer systems networking is the #7 most popular major in the United States.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 167 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges.

Top 25 Top Schools in Computer Systems Networking

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 167 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for computer systems networking students. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at CVTC take out is $17,000.

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Out of the 167 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, networking majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $27,561 in student debt.

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MyComputerCareer - Raleigh came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the city of Raleigh, MyComputerCareer - Raleigh is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, networking majors at MyComputerCareer - Raleigh accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $137.

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With a ranking of #7, Bunker Hill Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. BHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Boston.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

With a ranking of #9, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

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Fox Valley Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. FVTC is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton.

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Herzing University - Kenner did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #11 on the list. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenner.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Herzing University - Kenner take out is $28,520.

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Herzing University - Akron did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #12 on the list. Herzing Akron is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Akron.

Networking majors at Herzing Akron take out an average of $28,520 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Herzing University - Brookfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookfield.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Herzing University - Brookfield take out is $28,520.

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Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #14 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out is $28,520.

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#15

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Sinclair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #16 on the list. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

Networking majors at Sinclair Community College take out an average of $16,226 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, networking graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debtload of $25,375.

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#18

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN

Dunwoody College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, networking graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology take out $20,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Herzing University - Minneapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Minneapolis, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, networking graduates from Herzing University - Minneapolis take out $28,520 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#20

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. BC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Bellevue.

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Gateway Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Gateway Technical College take out is $15,250.

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Herzing University - Winter Park came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, networking graduates from Herzing University - Winter Park carry an average student debtload of $28,520.

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#23

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

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With a ranking of #24, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Herzing University - Kenosha is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Herzing University - Kenosha take out is $28,520.

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Indian Hills Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Computer Systems Networking students that almost earned our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
27 NHTI-Concord’s Community College Concord, NH
28 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
29 Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI
30 Herzing University - Madison Madison, WI
31 New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI
32 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI
33 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI

Computer Systems Networking by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer systems networking has other similar majors worth exploring.

Networking Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 14,314
Cloud Computing 386

Majors Similar to Networking

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ludovic.ferre.

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