2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. This report analyzed 167 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value programs for networking students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Systems Networking
Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best value school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ATCC are $5,910 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ATCC also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great value for computer systems networking students. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CVTC are $6,683 per year. While working on their degree, networking majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $17,000 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CVTC also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Madison Area Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Madison College are $6,769 a year. On average, networking graduates from Madison College take out $27,561 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Madison College also is in the top 5% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indian Hills Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at IHCC are $6,000 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Fox Valley Technical College is a great value for computer systems networking students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FVTC are $6,861 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, FVTC also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #6, Collin County Community College District did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.
Collin County Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $5,104 in tuition and fees each year.
Collin County Community College District also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Gateway Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gateway Technical College are $6,803 per year. 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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Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #8 on the list. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.
WCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,603 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, networking majors at WCTC accumulate an average of around $18,608 in student debt.
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $5,515 in tuition and fees each year.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.
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Western Governors University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
WGU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,452 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, WGU also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, NWTC also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WITC are $6,960 a year.
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Johnson County Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. JCCC is a large public school located in the city of Overland Park.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at JCCC are $5,352 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, JCCC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.
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El Centro College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at El Centro College are $6,000 per year. On average, networking graduates from El Centro College take out $13,598 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, El Centro College also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.
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Sinclair Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Sinclair Community College are $8,076 a year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Sinclair Community College take out is $16,226.
Sinclair Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Mid-State Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.
Mid-State undergraduate students pay an average of $6,351 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Mid-State take out is $14,399.
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Southeast Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #17 on the list. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Tech are $7,650 per year.
Southeast Tech also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Bunker Hill Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BHCC are $10,224 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, BHCC also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MATC are $6,908 a year.
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Moraine Park Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. Located in the small city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Moraine Park Technical College are $6,683 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Moraine Park Technical College also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #21, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 per year.
Ivy Tech Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Lakeshore Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. LTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Cleveland.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LTC are $6,056 per year. While working on their degree, networking majors at LTC accumulate an average of around $11,500 in student debt.
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Western Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #23 on the list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Western Technical College are $6,687 a year. After completing their degree, networking graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $17,802.
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Bellevue College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BC are $9,594 a year.
BC also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Saint Paul College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year. Networking majors at Saint Paul College take out an average of $17,306 in student loans while working on their egree.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools award.
Rank | College | Location |
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26 | Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee, WA |
27 | Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI |
28 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA |
29 | Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN |
30 | Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ |
31 | Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO |
32 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI |
33 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland, WA |
Computer Systems Networking by Region
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Computer Systems Networking Related Majors for Networking
Computer Systems Networking is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.