Master’s Degrees in Computer Systems Networking
Education Levels of Networking Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 593 people earned their master's degree in networking. This makes it the 145th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in networking at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 593 |
| Graduate Certificate | 172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Networking Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in networking is $74,141. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $74,141 and the high is $74,141.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for networking majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in networking. About 65.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 391 |
| Women | 202 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of networking master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 356 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Networking Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’s degree in networking. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for networking students seekinga master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in networking from Carnegie Mellon. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 74,141.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in networking from DeVry University - Illinois. Of these students, 39% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at DeVry University - Illinois make a median salary of 74,141.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in networking from Johns Hopkins. About 31% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 74,141.
The 4th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in networking from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 51% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNC Greensboro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
The 5th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in networking from NC State. About 35% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 74,141.
Northeastern University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in networking from Northeastern. Of these students, 32% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northeastern University networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
The 7th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in networking from ECU. Of these students, 21% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ECU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
University of California - Irvine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from UC Irvine. University of California - Irvine networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
DePaul University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from DePaul. Of these students, 30% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. DePaul University networking graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
The 10th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in networking from OHIO Athens. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 74,141.
The 12th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in networking from GMU. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at George Mason University make a median salary of 74,141.
The 13th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Elmhurst University. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,667 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Elmhurst. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that Elmhurst graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Stevens. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Data shows that Stevens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in networking from RIT. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at Rochester Institute of Technology make a median salary of 74,141.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in networking from Pitt. Those who complete their master's degree in networking at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 74,141.
University of Southern California comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in networking. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in networking from USC. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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References
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