Master’s Degrees in Computer Systems Networking
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Education Levels of Networking Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 566 students earned their master's degree in networking. This earns it the #145 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in networking is $68,726. 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 $68,726 to a high of $68,726.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for networking students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in networking. About 64.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 363 |
| Women | 203 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of networking master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 96 |
| International Students | 349 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
Most Popular Networking Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’s degree in networking. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Carnegie Mellon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The networking program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 94 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in networking from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The networking program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to networking majors at UNC Greensboro. About 38% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in networking from NC State. Of these students, 28% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in networking from Northeastern.
East Carolina University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to networking majors at ECU. About 23% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from UC Irvine. About 20% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from DePaul. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wichita State University. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. The networking program at Wichita State University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in networking from OHIO Athens.
George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in networking from GMU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Stevens. Of these students, 18% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Elmhurst University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Elmhurst. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Stratford University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,368 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to networking majors at Stratford University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Capella University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in networking from Capella University. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to networking majors at RIT.
The 18th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to networking majors at Syracuse.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to networking majors at Pitt.
University of Southern California is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to networking majors at USC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to networking that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 18,992 |
| Computer Science | 14,364 |
| Information Technology | 9,181 |
| Information Science | 6,396 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,555 |
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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