Digital Forensics & Investigations

Highline College ETPL
Digital Forensics & Investigation specialists recover lost or corrupt data from hard drives and other storage media and use forensic techniques to find the reason for data loss. They may also monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks and gather evidence for use in investigations or for prosecuting cyber crimes. They can work for the government, businesses and law enforcement agencies.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,189.75

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

25

Credits

275

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Talk to a faculty advisor.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Completion rate

76%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.32

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
13
Completion rate
76%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
65%
Female
35%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
13%
Black or African American
20%
Hispanic
27%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
27%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
47%
30 to 39
35%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
63%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
6%
BA or higher
6%