2023 Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
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With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications is the 145th most popular major in the country with 14,314 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer systems networking and telecommunications. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer systems networking and telecommunications programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the computer systems networking and telecommunications program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s
The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree vets studying computer systems networking and telecommunications.
Top 19 Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
Out of the 19 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 94 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Carnegie Mellon supports 13,519 students, and 117 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 72 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,422. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Carnegie Mellon]](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 13 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
GMU also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, George Mason University supports 38,541 students, and 2,334 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. To help with additional expenses, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 6 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at RIT, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 16,158 students enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,424. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full RIT Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 19 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 56 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 885 of the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC Greensboro were GI Bill® students, of which 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. During this same period, 14 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend East Carolina University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 22 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, ECU supports 28,798 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,409. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full ECU Veteran Student Life Report
University of California - Irvine landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.
UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, UC Irvine supports 36,303 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,620. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of California - Irvine Veteran Student Life Report
Syracuse University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s list. Syracuse University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 4 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse, 385 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Southern California ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
USC also took the #14 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,311 of the 46,287 students enrolled at University of Southern California were GI Bill® students, of which 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. In addition to receiving other benefits, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Southern California does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full USC Veteran Student Life Report
North Carolina State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.
NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 36,042 students enrolled at NC State, 1,102 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. To help with additional expenses, 27 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at North Carolina State University]](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/veterans/)
Johns Hopkins University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking. Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.
Johns Hopkins did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Johns Hopkins University supports 28,890 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,793. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Johns Hopkins University Veteran Student Life Report
Northeastern University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 42 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Northeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 22,905 students enrolled at Northeastern University, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,441. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Northeastern]](/colleges/northeastern-university/student-life/veterans/)
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Pitt Veteran Student Life Report
DePaul University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 20 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, DePaul supports 21,922 students, and 528 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 367 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,957. During this same period, 101 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. DePaul offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full DePaul University Veteran Student Life Report
Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking. OHIO Athens is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
OHIO Athens also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 726 of the 25,714 students enrolled at OHIO Athens were GI Bill® students, of which 324 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,725. In addition to receiving other benefits, 10 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. OHIO Athens does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Ohio University - Athens Campus]](/colleges/ohio-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)
Stevens Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s list. Hoboken, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
Stevens also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 48 of the 7,257 students enrolled at Stevens Institute of Technology were GI Bill® students, of which 31 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,200. On top of their other funding sources, 12 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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DeVry University - Georgia came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking. DeVry University - Georgia is located in Decatur, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at DeVry University - Georgia, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 1,013 students enrolled at DeVry University - Georgia, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,787. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full DeVry University - Georgia Veteran Student Life Report
DeVry University - Illinois did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large private for-profit school handed out 91 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at DeVry University - Illinois, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, DeVry University - Illinois supports 20,832 students, and 53 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 40 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,929. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. DeVry University - Illinois does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full DeVry University - Illinois Veteran Student Life Report
Capella University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s ranking. Capella University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying computer systems networking and telecommunications list, Capella University has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 38,930 students enrolled at Capella University, 2,589 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,685 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,867. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Capella University]](/colleges/capella-university/student-life/veterans/)
Stratford University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 10 masters’s computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees in 2020-2021.
Stratford University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 1,947 students enrolled at Stratford University, 35 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 34 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,079. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Stratford University]](/colleges/stratford-university/student-life/veterans/)
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References
- 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 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).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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