Associate Degrees in Computer Systems Networking
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Education Levels of Networking Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,355 associate degrees were awarded to networking majors. 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 |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 7,456 |
| Associate Degree | 3,355 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,915 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,254 |
| Master’s Degree | 566 |
| Graduate Certificate | 154 |
Earnings of Networking Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in networking is $37,130. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,703 and the high is $41,145.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in networking is $27,017. 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, $29,070 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,401.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $120.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in networking. About 84.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,848 |
| Women | 507 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of networking associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 305 |
| Black or African American | 310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 556 |
| White | 1,792 |
| International Students | 72 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 320 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Austin Community College District. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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. The networking program at Houston Community College awarded 97 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 24% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The networking program at El Centro College awarded 65 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at DeVry University - Illinois. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
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. The networking program at City College of San Francisco awarded 52 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their associate degree in networking from Sinclair Community College. About 9% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in networking from CVTC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
New England Institute of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in networking. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in networking from New England Tech. Of these students, 9% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Pima County Community College District. About 12% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at COD. Of these students, 13% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their associate degree in networking from Joliet Junior College. About 8% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Tacoma Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at BSC. About 9% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in networking from Long Beach City College. About 15% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Hinds Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at MATC. Of these students, 25% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Honolulu CC. About 10% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Everett Community College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 associate degrees were handed out to networking majors at Northwest Vista College. About 20% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 11,058 |
| Information Technology | 7,590 |
| Computer Science | 4,092 |
| Computer Programming | 3,843 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2,266 |
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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