Associate Degrees in Computer Systems Networking
Education Levels of Networking Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,733 people earned their associate degree in networking. This makes it the 44th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in networking at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5,120 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,058 |
| Associate Degree | 2,733 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,055 |
| Master’s Degree | 593 |
| Graduate Certificate | 172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Networking Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in networking is $43,901. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,680 to a high of $44,735.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in networking is $9,786. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,786 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,786.
The median monthly payment of a networking graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $116.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in networking. About 85.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,331 |
| Women | 402 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of networking associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 245 |
| Black or African American | 259 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 437 |
| White | 1,529 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 231 |
Most Popular Networking Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 366 colleges that offer an associate degree in networking. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Austin Community College District tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for networking majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in networking from Austin Community College District. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Austin Community College District networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
Houston Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in networking from Houston Community College. Of these students, 27% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Houston Community College networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
El Centro College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in networking. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in networking from El Centro College. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. El Centro College networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
DeVry University - Illinois is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in networking. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in networking from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. DeVry University - Illinois networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in networking from City College of San Francisco. About 26% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that City College of San Francisco graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,901.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in networking from Sinclair Community College. About 9% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in networking at Sinclair Community College make a median salary of 43,901.
Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in networking from CVTC. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Chippewa Valley Technical College networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
New England Institute of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in networking. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in networking from New England Tech. New England Institute of Technology networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
Pima Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in networking. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in networking from Pima County Community College District. Of these students, 21% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pima Community College networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
The 10th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of DuPage. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in networking from COD. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in networking at College of DuPage make a median salary of 43,901.
The 11th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their associate degree is Joliet Junior College. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in networking from Joliet Junior College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in networking at Joliet Junior College make a median salary of 43,901.
Tacoma Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in networking. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in networking from Tacoma Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in networking at Tacoma Community College make a median salary of 43,901.
The 12th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bismarck State College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in networking from BSC. About 13% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in networking at Bismarck State College make a median salary of 43,901.
Long Beach City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in networking from Long Beach City College. About 19% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in networking at Long Beach City College make a median salary of 43,901.
Hinds Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in networking. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in networking from Hinds Community College. About 17% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hinds Community College networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
The 16th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in networking from Ivy Tech Community College. About 11% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ivy Tech Community College networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in networking from MATC. About 13% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MATC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,901.
Honolulu Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in networking from Honolulu CC. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Honolulu Community College networking graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,901.
Everett Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in networking from Everett Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in networking at Everett Community College make a median salary of 43,901.
Northwest Vista College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in networking. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in networking from Northwest Vista College. Of these students, 19% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwest Vista College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,901.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to networking that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 12,111 |
| Information Technology | 8,375 |
| Computer Science | 4,695 |
| Computer Programming | 3,930 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2,107 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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