by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for computer systems networking students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 181 master's degrees in computer systems networking to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The networking master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality networking program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer systems networking students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer Systems Networking Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer systems networking.
Carnegie Mellon University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer systems networking. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in computer systems networking from Carnegie Mellon University
It's difficult to beat Johns Hopkins University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in computer systems networking. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer systems networking from Johns Hopkins University
Stevens Institute of Technology is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer systems networking. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer systems networking from Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer systems networking. Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in computer systems networking from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer systems networking from Syracuse University
Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer systems networking from Rochester Institute of Technology
NJIT is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Newark.More information about a master’s in computer systems networking from New Jersey Institute of Technology
Learn about other programs related to Computer Systems Networking that might interest you.
Explore the best computer systems networking colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 10 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 98 |
| Maryland | 193 | 62 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 11 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 0 |
One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Systems Networking has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 181 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 5,168 |
| Computer Science | 3,179 |
| Information Technology | 2,771 |
| Information Science | 2,123 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 682 |
| Data Processing | 62 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 34 |
| Computer Programming | 15 |
