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2022 Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

19 Ranked Colleges
458 Degrees Awarded
$10,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 Plains States region, there were 853 computer systems networking graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,441 and $22,848 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 458 computer systems networking graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,069 and $19,434 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer systems networking. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer systems networking programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer systems networking program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 19 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Systems Networking (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Louis Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s networking degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k list, Saint Louis Community College has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Saint Louis Community College is $7,013 for plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#2

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Century College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Century College is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 associates’s networking degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k list, Century College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $9,441 for plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Century College.

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#3

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Ozarks Technical Community College is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 associates’s networking degrees to qualified students.

OTC also took the #14 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend OTC is $7,057 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Ottumwa, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s networking degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IHCC, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Indian Hills Community College is $5,646 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa Central Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Iowa Central Community College is a small school located in Fort Dodge, Iowa that handed out 17 associates’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa Central Community College also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $8,734 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Iowa Central Community College.

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#6

South Central College

North Mankato, Minnesota

South Central College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. South Central College is a small school located in North Mankato, Minnesota that handed out 12 associates’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

South Central College also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. The estimated yearly cost for South Central College is $9,309 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#7

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Hills Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified associates’s networking students in 2019-2020.

IHCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Inver Hills Community College is $10,156 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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With a ranking of #8, State Technical College of Missouri did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. STC is a public institution located in Linn, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

STC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend State Technical College of Missouri is $10,432 for plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#9

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Anoka-Ramsey Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public institution located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is $10,361 for plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#10

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Saint Paul College is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 associates’s networking degrees to qualified students.

Saint Paul College also made our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. It costs about $10,995 for plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Saint Paul College.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. ATCC is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Minnesota. It awarded 11 associates’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

ATCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Alexandria Technical & Community College is $10,859 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#12

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, Iowa

With a ranking of #12, Hawkeye Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Waterloo, Iowa, and it awarded 5 associates’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Hawkeye Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Hawkeye Community College is $9,083 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#13

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas

With a ranking of #13, Johnson County Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Overland Park, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s networking degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at JCCC, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend JCCC is $11,992 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#14

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Southeast Technical College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Southeast Technical College is a small public school situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It awarded 20 associates’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeast Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Southeast Tech is $12,707 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#15

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Northland Community and Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Northland Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northland Community and Technical College also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northland Community and Technical College is $9,246 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#16

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, Missouri

Jefferson College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. JeffCo is located in Hillsboro, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 associates’s networking degrees to qualified students.

JeffCo also took the #19 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $7,056 for plains states region associate degree networking students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend JeffCo.

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#17

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City, South Dakota

Western Dakota Technical Institute ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, and it awarded 12 associates’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Western Dakota Tech also took the #15 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Western Dakota Tech is $13,268 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#18

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dunwoody College of Technology ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Dunwoody College of Technology is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 associates’s networking degrees to qualified students.

Dunwoody College of Technology also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Dunwoody College of Technology is $21,345 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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#19

Bryan University

Springfield, Missouri

Bryan University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Networking Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This small school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 2 associates’s networking degrees in 2019-2020.

Bryan University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $18,514 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Networking students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Bryan University.

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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%.

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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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