Master’s Degrees in Computer Systems Networking
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Education Levels of Networking Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 410 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 | 410 |
| Graduate Certificate | 200 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Networking Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in networking is $68,726. 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 $68,726 and the high is $68,726.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in networking is $38,939. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,939 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $38,939.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in networking. About 64.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 266 |
| Women | 144 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of networking master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 98 |
| International Students | 173 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
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 $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in networking from Carnegie Mellon. About 35% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
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 $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in networking from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 56% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in networking from UNC Greensboro. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in networking from NC State.
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 $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in networking from Northeastern.
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, 17% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from UC Irvine.
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 $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in networking from DePaul. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Wichita State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in networking from WSU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 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. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in networking from GMU. Of these students, 15% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $39,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Elmhurst. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in networking from Stevens. About 15% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for networking majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in networking from Capella University.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in networking. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in networking from RIT. About 36% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University is the 18th 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 $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in networking from Syracuse.
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 $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in networking from Pitt.
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 $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in networking from USC.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 410 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to networking that offer master’s degrees.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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