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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

167 Colleges
$6,959 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$43,365 Avg Salary

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.

2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in the United States

Check out the networking programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

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 school with a small student population.

ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each 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.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Alexandria Technical & Community College

The excellent programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in the United States. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

CVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, networking majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $17,000 in student debt.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, CVTC 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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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 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.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Madison Area Technical College

$6,000 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Indian Hills Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in the United States. Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IHCC are $6,000 per year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FVTC are $6,861 a 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.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Fox Valley Technical College

Collin County Community College District came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Collin County Community College District are $5,104 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Collin County Community College District also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Collin County Community College District Report

$6,803 Average Tuition & Fees

Gateway Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college 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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$6,603 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. WCTC is a moderately-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.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Waukesha County Technical College Report

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 moderately-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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#10

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WGU are $7,452 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WGU also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Western Governors University

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, NWTC also did well on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

$6,960 Average Tuition & Fees

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public college 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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#13

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

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.

JCCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees each year.

JCCC also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Johnson County Community College

#14

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer systems networking programs. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Centro College are $6,000 a year. On average, networking graduates from El Centro College take out $13,598 in student loans while working on their degree.

In addition to its great value ranking, El Centro College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

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Sinclair Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school 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.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Sinclair Community College also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Sinclair Community College Report

#16

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI
$6,351 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #16 on the list. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-State are $6,351 per year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Mid-State take out is $14,399.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Mid-State Technical College Report

#17

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

With a ranking of #17, Southeast Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. 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.

In addition to its great value ranking, Southeast Tech is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Southeast Technical College

Bunker Hill Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

BHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,224 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, BHCC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Bunker Hill Community College Report

$6,908 Average Tuition & Fees

Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MATC are $6,908 per year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Milwaukee Area Technical College Report

#20

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI

Moraine Park Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Moraine Park Technical College are $6,683 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Moraine Park Technical College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Moraine Park Technical College Report

#21

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer systems networking students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Ivy Tech Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools list.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Ivy Tech Community College Report

#22

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI
$6,056 Average Tuition & Fees

Lakeshore Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. LTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Cleveland.

LTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,056 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, networking majors at LTC accumulate an average of around $11,500 in student debt.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Lakeshore Technical College Report

#23

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

With a ranking of #23, Western Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.

Western Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,687 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, networking graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $17,802.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Western Technical College

#24

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a 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.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Bellevue College Report

#25

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN
$6,041 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Paul College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Saint Paul College are $6,041 a 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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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 Value Computer Systems Networking Schools award.

Rank College Location
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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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.

  • 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.

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