IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration | Western Technical College

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

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Associate Degree

Program Number: 

101512

Credits: 

65.00
Financial Aid Eligible

Typical Start: 

Fall

Western's IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration program provides you with the skills required to maintain a secure operating system along with the expertise to design, install, and manage the integrity of a computer network infrastructure. Equipment and technology used in this program includes firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anomaly identification systems, cloud computing, and associated physical security technologies. Coursework covers the most popular business class operating systems such as Microsoft Windows (Server and Workstation), Linux, and UNIX-like systems. On the network administration side, we focus on how to configure routing and switching devices. You will work with real-world equipment to gain the extensive knowledge required to accurately configure networks to transmit signals across the globe.

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Estimated Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

This program will cost about $10,670* based on tuition and basic program fees. There may be additional fees for books, materials, and testing. For more information on tuition costs, view the Tuition page or Cost of Attendance document.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Graduation Employment Stats

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates37
Graduates Responding7
Employed in Related Occupation5
Employed in Non-related Occupations1
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education0
Not in Labor Market1

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding05
Average Hours Per Week40
Average Hourly Wage$22.00
Hourly Wage Range$22.00
Average Annual Salary$59,500

Respondents in Related Occupations

  • Desktop Support Technician I, SR. Systems Security Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network and Security Administrator, IT Analyst

Career Opportunities

Bench Technician
Network Specialist
IT Support Specialist
System Imaging Technician
Information Security Analyst
Network Systems Administrator
Network Security Technician
Systems Engineer
Data Security Analyst
Owner: Self Employed IT Analyst

Program Outcomes

  • Living responsibly
  • Refining professionalism
  • Cultivating passion
  • Identify security strategies
  • Implement secure infrastructures
  • Conduct security testing
  • Analyze security data
  • Mitigate risk
  • Develop security documentation

Admission Requirements

College Requirements

Application
$30 Application Fee

Software and Technology

This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses.

If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form.

Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

Transfer Agreements

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Viterbo University

Career Pathways

This program is part of a career pathway, a laddered approach to career education. It allows you to earn employer-recognized credentials that lead to job and career advancement.

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

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