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2025 Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools

85 Colleges in the United States
13,315 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded
Ranked #145 in popularity, computer systems networking and telecommunications is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 85 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of computer systems networking and telecommunications. Combined, these schools handed out 13,315 degrees in computer systems networking and telecommunications to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications School

Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools The computer systems networking and telecommunications program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 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.

Pick Your Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Master's Degrees in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Doctor's Degrees in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the computer systems networking and telecommunications degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

17 Top Schools in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
59 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Johns Hopkins University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were about 59 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
37 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Carnegie Mellon University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were about 37 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In WI

Madison Area Technical College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications. Located in the large 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 approximately 16 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Every student pursuing a degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications has to look into Western Governors University. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WGU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications from Western Governors University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA

Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
33 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CA

UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the large city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.

There were about 9 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Information Technologies Program Name

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC

NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 3 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NJ
21.4% Growth in Graduates

Stevens is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Stevens is a great school overall.

There were approximately 14 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent data year.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH

LCCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Elyria. This college ranks 35th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

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

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11
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
485 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 485 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Information Technologies Program Name

Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
31 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #135 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent data year.

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13
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX
42 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Collin County Community College District is a very large public college located in the large suburb of McKinney. This college ranks 15th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 42 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
74 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Located in the 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 schools nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 74 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year.

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15
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
176 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro. This university ranks 17th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 176 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Information Technologies Program Name

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
69 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #281 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.

There were about 69 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

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17
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
33 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Boston, WIT is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. This school ranks 19th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 33 computer systems networking and telecommunications students who graduated with this degree at WIT in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students that almost earned our Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools award.

Rank College Location
18 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
19 Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN
20 Weber State University Ogden, UT
21 Bellevue College Bellevue, WA
22 Houston Community College Houston, TX
23 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
24 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
25 Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
26 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
27 Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA
28 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by Region

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