2026 Best Computer Systems Networking Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Systems Networking master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 630 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Systems Networking Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Carnegie Mellon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Typical Computer Systems Networking student debt is $23,529. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete their Computer Systems Networking program here. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Request InformationA rank of #3 makes George Mason University one of the top choices in the United States. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full George Mason University profile
Request InformationNorth Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #4 on this year's Computer Systems Networking ranking in the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Typical Computer Systems Networking student debt is $22,113. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
Request InformationNortheastern University came in at #5 on this year's Computer Systems Networking ranking in the United States. Located in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. The median Computer Systems Networking program debt is $25,611. Get the full Northeastern University report
Request InformationBoston University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete their Computer Systems Networking program here. Read the full report on Boston University
Request InformationDepaul University did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Depaul University Computer Systems Networking students take on a median of $24,750 in debt. See the full Depaul University profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Southern California ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. The median Computer Systems Networking program debt is $15,625. More on University Of Southern California
Request InformationUniversity Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #10 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete their Computer Systems Networking program here. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
Request InformationStevens Institute Of Technology ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hoboken, NJ. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. The median Computer Systems Networking program debt is $26,767. Read more about Stevens Institute Of Technology
Request InformationUniversity Of California Irvine placed #12 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. University Of California Irvine is a public school based in Irvine, CA. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Systems Networking student debt is $16,539. More on University Of California Irvine
Request InformationSyracuse University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. The median Computer Systems Networking program debt is $26,130. Read the full report on Syracuse University
Request InformationOhio University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile
Request InformationEast Carolina University did well this year, earning the #17 position. East Carolina University is a public school based in Greenville, NC. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,361, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. The median Computer Systems Networking program debt is $24,747. More on East Carolina University
Request InformationUniversity Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public school based in Greensboro, NC. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. The median Computer Systems Networking program debt is $26,330. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile
Request InformationCapella University did well this year, earning the #19 position. This private for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Capella University graduates 20% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete their Computer Systems Networking program here. More on Capella University
Request InformationDevry University Arizona did well this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Devry University Arizona is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $17,008 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Systems Networking student debt is $40,448. More on Devry University Arizona
Request InformationDevry University Illinois ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. Located in Lisle, IL, Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit institution. About 18% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,008 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Systems Networking student debt is $40,448. More on Devry University Illinois
Request InformationDevry University Georgia ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. Based in Decatur, GA, Devry University Georgia is a private for-profit institution. Devry University Georgia graduates 17% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $40,448 in student loans. Read more about Devry University Georgia
Request InformationAlexandria Technical And Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile
Request InformationMohave Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. More on Mohave Community College
Request InformationMoreno Valley College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. Read more about Moreno Valley College
Request InformationOkaloosa Technical College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Okaloosa Technical College
Request InformationPearl River Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. Read more about Pearl River Community College
Request InformationState Fair Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. More on State Fair Community College
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El Centro College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Get the full El Centro College report
Request InformationLincoln Land Community College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Lincoln Land Community College report
Request InformationLindenwood University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. See the full Lindenwood University profile
Request InformationFresno City College placed #29 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. More on Fresno City College
Request InformationGeorge Stone Technical Center landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on George Stone Technical Center
Request InformationDakota College At Bottineau landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Dakota College At Bottineau
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Merced College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full Merced College profile
Request InformationPhillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. Get the full Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas report
Request InformationPierpont Community And Technical College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on Pierpont Community And Technical College
Request InformationRio Salado College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full Rio Salado College report
Request InformationWeber State University placed #36 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. Get the full Weber State University report
Request InformationCbt College Cutler Bay placed #37 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cbt College Cutler Bay
Request InformationGateway Technical College placed #38 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. Read more about Gateway Technical College
Request InformationInver Hills Community College placed #39 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. Get the full Inver Hills Community College report
Request InformationArapahoe Community College placed #40 among Computer Systems Networking schools in the United States. Get the full Arapahoe Community College report
Request InformationEast Central College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about East Central College
Request InformationEverett Community College did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Everett Community College
Request InformationGlendale Community College Glendale Ca came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Get the full Glendale Community College Glendale Ca report
Request InformationDevry University Nevada ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. See the full Devry University Nevada profile
Request InformationPorter And Chester Institute Of Stratford ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. See the full Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford profile
Request InformationNassau Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. More on Nassau Community College
Request InformationSpoon River College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Spoon River College report
Request InformationGreat Bay Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. More on Great Bay Community College
Request InformationDanville Area Community College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Danville Area Community College
Request InformationMonroe Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Systems Networking schools. Get the full Monroe Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 630 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).