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Networking and AI Security
Walla Walla Community College

Networking and AI Security

Walla Walla Community College

This technical degree provides students with a working knowledge of computer networks, including network hardware and popular network operating systems. Successful completion will prepare students for the Certified Cisco Network Associate exam (CCNA). Additional credits will be necessary to prepare for the Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) certification examination.

Visit the program website Gerry Sampson Instructor Computer Science (509) 527-4636 gerald.sampson@wwcc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,843.98

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Walla Walla, Online, Clarkston Campus - Clarkston

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter, however, due to course sequencing, it is recommended students begin in the fall. In order to start this program, the placement process must be completed through the Testing Center. NOTE: This program is not accepting new students for the 2025-2026 school year.

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 Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Completion rate

49%

Employment rate

71%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18

Typical (median) annual earnings

$32,200

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Other Industries

75%

Retail Trade

25%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
17
Completion rate
49%
Average number of students who completed each year
6
Gender
Male
94%
Female
6%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
76%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
3%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
53%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
6%