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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

4 Colleges
$19,351 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$54,144 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking School for You

In 2020-2021, 563 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer systems networking students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #59 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Illinois 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 Illinois

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

Best Illinois Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Systems Networking

$6,390 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Southwestern Illinois College to be the best value school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWIC are $6,390 per year.

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$13,968 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Illinois State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in Illinois. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Illinois State are $13,968 a year.

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

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$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at DeVry University - Illinois helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer systems networking schools in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.

DeVry University - Illinois undergraduate students pay an average of $15,032 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, networking graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $40,114 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.

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#4

DePaul University

Chicago, IL
$42,012 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means DePaul University is a great value for computer systems networking students. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DePaul are $42,012 per year. After completing their degree, networking graduates from DePaul carry an average student debtload of $24,000.

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Best Value Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 189
Ohio 237
Indiana 48
Wisconsin 288

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 4 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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