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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region

24 Colleges
$41,774 Avg Salary
$23,418 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.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the networking programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools

Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . ATCC is a small public school located in the town of Alexandria.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dunwoody College of Technology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

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The excellent programs at Herzing University - Minneapolis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Minneapolis, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

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Out of the 24 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.

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#6

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

Southeast Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer systems networking programs. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.

After completing their degree, networking graduates from UMN Duluth carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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Iowa Central Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #8 on the list. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.

While working on their degree, networking majors at Iowa Central Community College accumulate an average of around $26,791 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #9, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer systems networking students. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

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#10

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN

Anoka-Ramsey Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges by State

Explore the best computer systems networking schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 108
Minnesota 255
Kansas 91
Iowa 60
Nebraska 0
North Dakota 35
South Dakota 28

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer systems networking has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 24 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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