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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

11 Colleges
$10,350 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$35,373 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer systems networking was ranked #125 in the country. In fact 14,700 degrees and certificates were handed out 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for networking students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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 Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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

Top 10 Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools

#1

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Our analysis found Bellevue College to be the best value school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public school 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.

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#2

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wenatchee Valley College is a great value for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. WVC is a small public school located in the city of Wenatchee.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WVC are $4,734 per year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lake Washington Institute of Technology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public college with a small student population.

LWTech undergraduate students pay an average of $10,146 in tuition and fees each year. On average, networking graduates from LWTech take out $22,852 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia Basin College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CBC are $7,735 a year.

CBC also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tacoma Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Tacoma Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,391 in tuition and fees each year. On average, networking graduates from Tacoma Community College take out $18,748 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Clark College

Vancouver, WA

With a ranking of #6, Clark College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Clark College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,133 in tuition and fees each year.

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DeVry University - California came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. DeVry University - California is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pomona.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DeVry University - California are $15,032 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, networking majors at DeVry University - California accumulate an average of around $33,124 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $120.

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#8

DeVry University - Nevada

Henderson, NV

DeVry University - Nevada came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. DeVry University - Nevada is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Henderson.

DeVry University - Nevada undergraduate students pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees each year. On average, networking graduates from DeVry University - Nevada take out $33,124 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $120.

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#9

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

Charter College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Charter College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,208 in tuition and fees each year.

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#10

Asher College

Sacramento, CA

Asher College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer systems networking students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Asher College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

In addition to its great value ranking, Asher College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

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Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges by State

Explore the best computer systems networking schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 509
Washington 291
Oregon 2
Nevada 15
Hawaii 31
Alaska 13

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 11 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.

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