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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

6 Colleges
$23,965 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$48,391 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking School for You

In 2020-2021, 235 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer systems networking students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #123 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 Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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

Best Pennsylvania Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Systems Networking

$8,295 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Harrisburg Area Community College to be the best value school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

HACC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,295 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, networking graduates from HACC take out $17,728 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Harrisburg Area Community College Report

#2

DeVry University - Pennsylvania

Ft. Washington, PA
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. DeVry University - Pennsylvania is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Ft. Washington.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - Pennsylvania are $15,032 per year. While working on their degree, networking majors at DeVry University - Pennsylvania accumulate an average of around $40,114 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.

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$17,610 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Penn College are $17,610 per year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Pennsylvania College of Technology Report

$20,362 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pitt are $20,362 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Pitt is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania list.

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#5

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA
$58,524 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great value for computer systems networking students. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Carnegie Mellon are $58,524 per year.

Carnegie Mellon not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania list.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Allentown, Lincoln Tech - Allentown is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Value Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 84
Maryland 140
New Jersey 97
District of Columbia 0
Delaware 0

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 6 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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