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2023 Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 20 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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.

Check out the networking associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

Our 2023 rankings named DeVry University - Illinois the most popular school in Illinois for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 37% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 63% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, networking graduates from DeVry University - Illinois carry an average student debt load of $33,124. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $120, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

The in-demand associate degree programs at College of DuPage helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer systems networking schools in Illinois. COD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn.

About 13% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 88% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, networking majors at COD accumulate an average of around $14,602 in student debt.

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#3

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Out of the 20 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Joliet Junior College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

About 8% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 92% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, networking graduates from Joliet Junior College carry an average student debt load of $11,365.

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#4

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

The in-demand associate degree programs at College of Lake County helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer systems networking schools in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in networking at College of Lake County, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College is a great place for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in networking at Wilbur Wright College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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Lewis and Clark Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Lewis and Clark Community College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Godfrey.

Women make up 20% of the networking majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Lewis and Clark Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,217.

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#7

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central 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. ICC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of East Peoria.

About 14% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 86% are male.

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Heartland Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Heartland Community College is a public school with a small student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in networking at the school are women while 83% are male.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Richard J Daley College is a small public school located in the city of Chicago.

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Richland Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer systems networking programs. Located in the small city of Decatur, Richland Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 20 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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