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2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

20 Ranked Colleges
1,760 Degrees Awarded
$10,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 14,814 people earned their degree in computer systems networking, making the major the 112th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer systems networking graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $40,649 and had an average of $26,339 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,760 computer systems networking graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,963 and $26,782 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in computer systems networking. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer systems networking programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer systems networking program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 20 Best Value Colleges for Computer Systems Networking (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pima Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s networking degrees to 56 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k list, Pima County Community College District has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Pima County Community College District is $2,574 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Pima County Community College District Computer Systems Networking Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Austin Community College District is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 176 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Austin Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Austin Community College District is $3,134 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Austin Community College District Computer Systems Networking Report

#3

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend El Centro College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. El Centro College is a large public school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 249 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k list, El Centro College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend El Centro College is $3,454 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#4

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Houston Community College is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 126 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Houston Community College also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for Houston Community College is $4,562 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Collin County Community College District. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Collin County Community College District is a large public school situated in McKinney, Texas. It awarded 40 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Collin County Community College District, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Collin County Community College District is $4,565 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#6

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. OCCC is a fairly large public school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 41 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

OCCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Oklahoma City Community College is $5,889 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Oklahoma City Community College Computer Systems Networking Report

Tarrant County College District landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tarrant County College District is a large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 15 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarrant County College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $5,225 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Tarrant County College.

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With a ranking of #8, Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Avondale, Arizona, this medium-sized public school awarded 115 degrees to qualified ’s networking students in 2019-2020.

Estrella Mountain Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Estrella Mountain Community College is $7,973 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for OSU is $8,669 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full OSU Computer Systems Networking Report

Texas State Technical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 26 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TSTC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas State Technical College is $8,535 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#11

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona

With a ranking of #11, Mesa Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, Arizona and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 68 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mesa Community College, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Mesa Community College is $8,791 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Mesa Community College Computer Systems Networking Report

#12

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas

Tyler Junior College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tyler Junior College is a fairly large school located in Tyler, Texas that handed out 39 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Tyler Junior College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Tyler Junior College is $7,977 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#13

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona

With a ranking of #13, Glendale Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Glendale Community College is a public institution located in Glendale, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Glendale Community College also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Glendale Community College is $7,729 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 12 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

UOPX - Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UOPX - Arizona is $12,601 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#15

Hallmark University

San Antonio, Texas

Hallmark University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 23 degrees to qualified ’s networking students in 2019-2020.

Hallmark also took the #18 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $9,785 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Hallmark University.

The low student loan default rate of 1.6% 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%.

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#16

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma

With a ranking of #16, Southern Nazarene University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. SNU is a small school located in Bethany, Oklahoma that handed out 2 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

SNU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for SNU is $17,239 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full SNU Computer Systems Networking Report

#17

DeVry University - Texas

Irving, Texas

DeVry University - Texas landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. DeVry University - Texas is located in Irving, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DeVry University - Texas, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend DeVry University - Texas is $29,428 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full DeVry University - Texas Computer Systems Networking Report

#18

DeVry University - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

DeVry University - Arizona landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. DeVry University - Arizona is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 ’s networking degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DeVry University - Arizona, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $28,530 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend DeVry University - Arizona.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full DeVry University - Arizona Computer Systems Networking Report

Remington College - Fort Worth Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Remington College - Fort Worth Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $20,881 for Southwest Region Networking students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Remington College - Fort Worth Campus.

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Remington College - Dallas Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #20. This small school is located in Garland, Texas, and it awarded 2 ’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Remington College - Dallas Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $19,767 for southwest region networking students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Remington College - Dallas Campus.

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Notes and References

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).
  • 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

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • 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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