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2025 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Great Lakes Region

27 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
4,262 Networking Degrees Awarded
$49,363 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in computer systems networking is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #125 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 27 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,262 degrees in computer systems networking annually.

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Choosing a Great Computer Systems Networking School

Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of computer systems networking school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Computer Systems Networking School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Computer Systems Networking Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Networking
Bachelor's Degrees in Networking
Master's Degrees in Networking

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking in the Great Lakes Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the networking degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Networking

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$65,324 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in computer systems networking has to look into Madison Area Technical College. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 23 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer systems networking students who get their degree from Madison Area Technical College make $15,961 more than the average networking student.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH

Every student pursuing a degree in computer systems networking needs to look into Lorain County Community College. LCCC is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Elyria. This college ranks 35th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 10 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at LCCC in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Information Technology - Information Security Program Name

Learn the ins and outs of enforcing network-level security policies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Networking Degrees Awarded
$61,482 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat DePaul University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #135 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Systems Networking degree recipients from DePaul University receive an earnings boost of around $12,119 above the average earnings of computer systems networking majors.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
106 Networking Degrees Awarded

Ivy Tech Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in computer systems networking. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 106 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
144 Networking Degrees Awarded
22.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #552 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 144 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the networking program state that they receive average early career earnings of $45,772.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Networking Degrees Awarded
$47,268 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #338 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CVTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 33 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at CVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the networking program earn around $47,268 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Chippewa Valley Technical College

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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IL
39 Networking Degrees Awarded

COD is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn. This college ranks 29th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 39 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at COD in the most recent data year.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Information Technologies Program Name

Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
32 Networking Degrees Awarded

LCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Lansing. This college ranks 26th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 32 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at LCC in the most recent data year.

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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Networking Degrees Awarded
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #592 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Davenport University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 38 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at Davenport University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer systems networking program at Davenport University make $8,139 above the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In WI
102 Networking Degrees Awarded

NWTC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Green Bay. A Best Colleges rank of #430 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NWTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 102 computer systems networking students who graduated with this degree at NWTC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer systems networking from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Best Computer Systems Networking Colleges by State

Explore the best computer systems networking colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 189
Ohio 314 237
Illinois 304 443
Indiana 294 48
Wisconsin 273 288

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Computer Systems Networking is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

Networking Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4,165
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other 49
Cloud Computing 48

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 10,773
Computer Science 6,832
Information Technology 5,744
Information Science 2,760
Computer Programming 2,331
Computer Software & Applications 1,674
Other Computer & Information Sciences 827
Computer Systems Analysis 542
Data Entry 58
Data Processing 43

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