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2023 Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools

366 Colleges
$35,373 Avg Salary
$24,194 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 366 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Systems Networking program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Austin Community College District the most popular school in the United States for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 118 students majoring in networking at Austin Community College District, 76% are male and 24% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, networking graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $14,641.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools list. Houston Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.

Of the 97 students majoring in networking at Houston Community College, 76% are male and 24% are female.

Networking majors at Houston Community College take out an average of $21,782 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

The in-demand associate degree programs at El Centro College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer systems networking schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 75% are male.

On average, networking graduates from El Centro College take out $23,128 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at DeVry University - Illinois helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer systems networking schools in the United States. Located in the city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 60 students majoring in networking at DeVry University - Illinois, 63% are male and 37% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, networking majors at DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of around $33,124 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $120, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means City College of San Francisco is a great place for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College of San Francisco is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 73% are male.

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With a ranking of #6, Sinclair Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dayton.

Women make up 9% of the networking majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, networking graduates from Sinclair Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,482.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer systems networking students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in networking at CVTC, 91% are male and 9% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, networking graduates from CVTC carry an average student debt load of $19,043.

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New England Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 9% of the networking majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, networking graduates from New England Tech carry an average student debt load of $19,749.

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Pima Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer systems networking programs. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

About 12% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 88% are male.

Networking majors at Pima County Community College District take out an average of $14,978 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#10

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

With a ranking of #10, College of DuPage did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. COD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn.

Of the 40 students majoring in networking at COD, 88% are male and 13% are female.

Networking majors at COD take out an average of $14,602 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#11

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools ranking. Joliet Junior College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

Of the 36 students majoring in networking at Joliet Junior College, 92% are male and 8% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, networking majors at Joliet Junior College accumulate an average of around $11,365 in student debt.

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#12

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Bismarck State College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer systems networking programs. BSC is a small public school located in the city of Bismarck.

Women make up 9% of the networking majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at BSC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $24,915.

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#12

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer systems networking programs. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 15% of the networking majors at the school.

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Tacoma Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools list. Tacoma Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Tacoma.

Of the 34 students majoring in networking at Tacoma Community College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

Networking majors at Tacoma Community College take out an average of $18,748 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#15

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 24% of the networking majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #16, Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

About 25% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 75% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, networking graduates from MATC carry an average student debt load of $21,930.

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#16

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools list. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

Women make up 6% of the networking majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, networking majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $12,727 in student debt.

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Everett Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 26% of the networking majors at the school.

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#18

Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, HI

With a ranking of #18, Honolulu Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Honolulu CC is a small public school located in the city of Honolulu.

Women make up 10% of the networking majors at the school.

On average, networking graduates from Honolulu CC take out $10,947 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Honolulu Community College Report

#20

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in networking at Northwest Vista College, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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With a ranking of #21, South Louisiana Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 10% of the networking majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at South Louisiana Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,836.

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Mesa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer systems networking students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the large city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in networking at Mesa Community College, 86% are male and 14% are female.

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#23

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

Charter College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer systems networking students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Charter College is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Vancouver.

About 22% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 78% are male.

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#23

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer systems networking programs. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

Women make up 15% of the networking majors at the school.

On average, networking graduates from Saint Paul College take out $20,575 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #25, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. FVTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.

Women make up 12% of the networking majors at the school.

On average, networking graduates from FVTC take out $13,739 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#26

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA
#26

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA
#34

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN
#34

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO
#37

North Central Texas College

Gainesville, TX
#37

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA
#39

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX
#39

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA
#43

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS
#43

ASA College

Brooklyn, NY
#47

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Additional Award Winners

This list represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 366 different United States computer systems networking schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Guam Community College Mangilao, GU
51 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS
51 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
51 Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI
51 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
51 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI
51 Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO
51 Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN
51 Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
60 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN
60 West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA
60 Mission College Santa Clara, CA
60 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
60 South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA
65 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
65 Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ
65 Moorpark College Moorpark, CA
65 Cerro Coso Community College Ridgecrest, CA
65 American River College Sacramento, CA
65 Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO
65 San Jose City College San Jose, CA
65 Clark College Vancouver, WA
65 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
65 MTI College Sacramento, CA

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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