Master’s Degrees in Computer Systems Networking
Education Levels of Networking Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 593 people 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in networking is $74,141. 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 $74,141 to a high of $74,141.
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 65.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 391 |
| Women | 202 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of networking master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 356 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
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 $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in networking from Carnegie Mellon. About 33% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Carnegie Mellon University networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in networking from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. DeVry University - Illinois networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in networking from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 31% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in networking from UNC Greensboro. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at University of North Carolina at Greensboro make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in networking from NC State. Of these students, 35% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. North Carolina State University networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in networking from Northeastern. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in networking from ECU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at East Carolina University make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from UC Irvine. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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 $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from DePaul. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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 $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in networking from OHIO Athens. Ohio University - Athens Campus networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in networking from GMU. George Mason University networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Stevens. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at Stevens Institute of Technology make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $41,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,667 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Elmhurst. About 47% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at Elmhurst University make a median salary of 74,141.
The 17th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in networking from RIT. Rochester Institute of Technology networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in networking from Pitt. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
University of Southern California is the 20th 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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in networking from USC. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at University of Southern California make a median salary of 74,141.
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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 | 29,534 |
| Computer Science | 22,206 |
| Information Technology | 11,160 |
| Information Science | 8,428 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,929 |
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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