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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools

167 Colleges
$43,365 Avg Salary
$27,750 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking School for You

Computer Systems Networking is the #125 most popular major in the country with 14,700 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. This report analyzed 167 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best for networking majors pursuing a .

Top 25 Top Schools in Computer Systems Networking

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

The excellent programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in the United States. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

While working on their degree, networking majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $17,000 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

On average, networking graduates from Madison College take out $27,561 in student loans while working on their degree.

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MyComputerCareer - Raleigh came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. MyComputerCareer - Raleigh is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Raleigh.

On average, networking graduates from MyComputerCareer - Raleigh take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $137.

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Bunker Hill Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

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With a ranking of #10, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.

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With a ranking of #11, Herzing University - Kenner did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the midsize city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, networking majors at Herzing University - Kenner accumulate an average of around $28,520 in student debt.

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Herzing University - Akron landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Herzing Akron take out is $28,520.

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Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, networking majors at Herzing University - Brookfield accumulate an average of around $28,520 in student debt.

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Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, networking majors at Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of around $28,520 in student debt.

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#15

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

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Sinclair Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Sinclair Community College take out is $16,226.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Networking majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $25,375 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN

With a ranking of #18, Dunwoody College of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

After completing their degree, networking graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology carry an average student debtload of $20,000.

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Herzing University - Minneapolis landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Minneapolis.

After completing their degree, networking graduates from Herzing University - Minneapolis carry an average student debtload of $28,520.

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#20

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Gateway Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, networking majors at Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of around $15,250 in student debt.

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Herzing University - Winter Park came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Herzing University - Winter Park is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.

Networking majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $28,520 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#23

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Herzing University - Kenosha came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Herzing University - Kenosha is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha.

While working on their degree, networking majors at Herzing University - Kenosha accumulate an average of around $28,520 in student debt.

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Indian Hills Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Computer Systems Networking Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
27 NHTI-Concord’s Community College Concord, NH
28 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
29 Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI
30 Herzing University - Madison Madison, WI
31 New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI
32 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI
33 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI

Computer Systems Networking by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Computer Systems Networking is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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