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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region

24 Colleges
$41,774 Avg Salary
$23,418 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking School for You

In 2020-2021, 14,700 computer systems networking students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the networking programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools

Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for computer systems networking students. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very 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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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Dunwoody College of Technology is a great place for computer systems networking students. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit school 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Minneapolis. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Minneapolis, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit college with a 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indian Hills Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.

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#6

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

Southeast Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public college with a small student population.

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University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.

On average, networking graduates from UMN Duluth take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Iowa Central Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. Iowa Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Iowa Central Community College take out is $26,791.

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With a ranking of #9, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

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#10

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN

Anoka-Ramsey Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. Located in the suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges by State

Explore the best computer systems networking colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 91
Minnesota 255
Missouri 108
Iowa 60
South Dakota 28
North Dakota 35
Nebraska 0

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 24 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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