Information Technology

NETWORK SYSTEMS & SECURITY

Mountwest Community & Technical College offers multiple Network Systems & Security degrees that prepare students for industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA and EC Council by offering real-world knowledge taught by certified professors.

2 Year Degree

Network & Cloud Systems Administration  A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science 

62 Credit Hours

2 Year Degree

Network Systems Cybersecurity A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science 

62 Credit Hours

2 Year Degree

Network Systems Security A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science 

60 Credit Hours

1 Year Certificate

CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Certificate of Applied Science 

30 Credit Hours

1 Year Certificate

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

Certificate of Applied Science

30 Credit Hours

1 Year Certificate

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

Certificate of Applied Science

30 Credit Hours

QUICK FACTS

Information Systems Administration

2019 Median Pay
$83,510 per year

Number of Jobs
383,900 in 2018

Job Outlook
2018-2028 32%24

Much faster than average employment.

For the most current salary information, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook” found online at bls.gov/ooh/.

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Admission Requirements

The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.

Potential Employers

  • Strictly Business Computer Systems
  • Core10
  • IBM
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Advanced Technical Solutions
  • Alpha Technologies
  • CDI Corp.
  • Network Innovation Solutions

Career Outlook: projected to grow 24 percent from 2018 to 2028

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand for information technology (IT) workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks. Growth also is expected as the use of IT in healthcare increases. However, an increase in cloud computing could raise the productivity of network administrators, slowing their growth across many industries.

Employment of network administrators in the computer systems design and related services industry is projected to grow 24 percent from 2018 to 2028. The increasing adoption of cloud services by small and medium-sized businesses that do not have their own dedicated IT departments could increase the demand for network and computer systems administrators within this industry.

Want to learn more about this program?
Interested in learning more about the MCTC program? Send us a message and talk to our program coordinator.
Patrick Smith, MS
Associate Professor of Information Technology
  • Date of birth - ex. 01/01/1995

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