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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois

4 Colleges
$54,144 Avg Salary
$24,663 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking School for You

In 2020-2021, computer systems networking students earned 563 degrees and certificates from an Illinois school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for networking majors pursuing a .

Top Illinois Schools in Computer Systems Networking

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named DePaul University the best school in Illinois for computer systems networking students. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

After completing their degree, networking graduates from DePaul carry an average student debtload of $24,000.

Full Computer Systems Networking at DePaul University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois list. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Illinois State University Report

Out of the 4 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Illinois landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

On average, networking graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $40,114 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at DeVry University - Illinois

Out of the 4 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 4 spot on the list. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Belleville.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Southwestern Illinois College

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 Degrees Awarded
Michigan 189
Ohio 237
Indiana 48
Wisconsin 288

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

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 4 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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