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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

167 Colleges
$6,959 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$43,365 Avg Salary

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 Value 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 value experiences for networking students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in the United States

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

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Systems Networking

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

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ATCC are $5,910 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, ATCC is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Alexandria Technical & Community College Report

The excellent programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in the United States. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

CVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at CVTC take out is $17,000.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, CVTC also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Chippewa Valley Technical College

The excellent programs at Madison Area Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Madison College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,769 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, networking majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $27,561 in student debt.

In addition to its great value ranking, Madison College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Madison Area Technical College

Out of the 167 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.

IHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,000 in tuition and fees each year.

IHCC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. FVTC is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FVTC are $6,861 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, FVTC also is in the top 5% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.

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Collin County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #6 on the list. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of McKinney.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Collin County Community College District are $5,104 a year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Collin County Community College District also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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$6,803 Average Tuition & Fees

Gateway Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Kenosha.

Gateway Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,803 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Gateway Technical College take out is $15,250.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Gateway Technical College Report

Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCTC are $6,603 a year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at WCTC take out is $18,608.

WCTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

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$5,515 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $5,515 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Anoka-Ramsey Community College Report

#10

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WGU are $7,452 a year.

WGU also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Western Governors University

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #11 on the list. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Green Bay.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 per year.

NWTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Report

With a ranking of #12, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. WITC is a small public school located in the rural area of Shell Lake.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WITC are $6,960 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, WITC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

#13

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS
$5,352 Average Tuition & Fees

Johnson County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at JCCC are $5,352 per year.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Johnson County Community College

#14

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at El Centro College are $6,000 per year. While working on their degree, networking majors at El Centro College accumulate an average of around $13,598 in student debt.

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Sinclair Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.

Sinclair Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees each year. Networking majors at Sinclair Community College take out an average of $16,226 in student loans while working on their egree.

Sinclair Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Sinclair Community College

#16

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

With a ranking of #16, Mid-State Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid-State is a public college with a small student population.

Mid-State undergraduate students pay an average of $6,351 in tuition and fees each year. Networking majors at Mid-State take out an average of $14,399 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Mid-State Technical College Report

#17

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

Southeast Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Tech are $7,650 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Southeast Tech is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Southeast Technical College

Bunker Hill Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. BHCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Boston.

BHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,224 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, BHCC is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Bunker Hill Community College

$6,908 Average Tuition & Fees

Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MATC are $6,908 a year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Milwaukee Area Technical College Report

#20

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI

Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #20 on the list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Fond du Lac.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Moraine Park Technical College are $6,683 a year.

Moraine Park Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Moraine Park Technical College

#21

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Ivy Tech Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Ivy Tech Community College Report

#22

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI
$6,056 Average Tuition & Fees

Lakeshore Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. Located in the rural area of Cleveland, LTC is a public school with a small student population.

LTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,056 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at LTC take out is $11,500.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Lakeshore Technical College

#23

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
$6,687 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Western Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,687 in tuition and fees each year. On average, networking graduates from Western Technical College take out $17,802 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#24

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. BC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Bellevue.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC are $9,594 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, BC also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Bellevue College Report

#25

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN
$6,041 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #25 on the list. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year. After completing their degree, networking graduates from Saint Paul College carry an average student debtload of $17,306.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Saint Paul College Report

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
26 Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA
27 Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI
28 Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA
29 Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN
30 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
31 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO
32 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI
33 Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA

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.

  • 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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