Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications programs in Illinois

42 colleges in Illinois offer Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from DeVry University-Illinois, Joliet Junior College, and College of DuPage.

Updated September 2026 · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle, IL · 4-year · Private for-profit

Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree

Average net price
$30,770

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,987
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$1,672

Graduation rate
21%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,889
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$7,401

Graduation rate
25%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,909
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$12,961

Graduation rate
49%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,366
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Master's degree

Average net price
$24,185

Graduation rate
70%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$61,462
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$10,427

Graduation rate
36%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,884
DePaul University
Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$30,902

Graduation rate
68%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$68,751
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL · 2-year · Public

Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$11,437

Graduation rate
55%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$33,763
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · 2-year · Public

Associate's degree

Average net price
$7,607

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,424
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$6,026

Graduation rate
41%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,516
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$2,829

Graduation rate
40%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,892
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$6,375

Graduation rate
31%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,625
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$7,042

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,143
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$3,349

Graduation rate
44%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,724
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL · 2-year · Public

Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$5,242

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,158
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Olney, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks)

Average net price
$10,092

Graduation rate
63%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,533
Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL · 2-year · Public

Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$5,183

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,852
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree

Average net price
$4,299

Graduation rate
48%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,479
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$7,886

Graduation rate
27%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,962
Illinois State University
Normal, IL · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate

Average net price
$19,398

Graduation rate
65%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$62,117
Spoon River College
Canton, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$3,415

Graduation rate
42%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,386
Parkland College
Champaign, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$8,048

Graduation rate
32%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,320
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL · 2-year · Public

Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$12,013

Graduation rate
54%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,768
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$9,187

Graduation rate
63%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,775
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$6,477

Graduation rate
49%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,801
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$4,738

Graduation rate
21%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,696
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$3,741

Graduation rate
60%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,793
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL · Less than 2-year · Private for-profit

Certificate (1 to 2 years)

Graduation rate
50%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$32,088

Median debt
$9,500
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$20,729

Graduation rate
61%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,213
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$9,494

Graduation rate
31%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$28,467
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years)

Average net price
$2,232

Graduation rate
42%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,810
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$7,863

Graduation rate
32%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,484
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$4,777

Graduation rate
45%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,867
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$7,050

Graduation rate
49%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,631
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$4,574

Graduation rate
45%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,657
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$9,038

Graduation rate
21%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$31,114
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$8,493

Graduation rate
49%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,458
Triton College
River Grove, IL · 2-year · Public

Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$4,138

Graduation rate
29%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,728
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Master's degree

Average net price
$18,425

Graduation rate
75%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$82,592
Morton College
Cicero, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$5,191

Graduation rate
31%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,406
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Associate's degree Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$20,194

Graduation rate
35%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,712
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 2-year · Public

Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)

Average net price
$11,607

Graduation rate
48%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,071

Program 11.0901, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).