Networking & Cyber Security

Tacoma Community College ETPL
TCC's Networking and Cyber Security program prepares the student for a career in network administration and technical support with a focus on cyber security. The program includes a series of technical core courses that provide hands-on knowledge and skills in systems, data, networking, and security concepts. The program includes a series of non-technical core courses related to business, project, and team communication skills. Advanced course work includes training in PC hardware and operating systems, Windows servers, networking, routing, security, and virtualization. Students can prepare for industry certifications such as A+, and Network+ in a hands-on lecture and laboratory environment.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,272.30

Total required fees

$1,559.61

Books and supplies

$1,000.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

93

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Completion of the Help Desk, Technical Support, and Application Support certificates. Also, assessment above MATH 75 or completion of MATH 75 with a C or higher, assessment at college-level English or completion of ENGL 95 with a C or better, assessment at college-level reading or completion of READ 95 with a C or better, and completion of CU 100 or CU 101 with a C or higher or instructor permission.

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

57%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.85

Typical (median) annual earnings

$42,802.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Administrative Support

14%

Retail Trade

13%

Transportation and Warehousing

12%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

9%

Manufacturing

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
121
Completion rate
57%
Average number of students who completed each year
40
Gender
Male
76%
Female
24%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
13%
Black or African American
11%
Hispanic
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
52%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
35%
30 to 39
40%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
9%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
65%
Some college experience, but no degree
32%
Certificate or AA
1%
BA or higher
1%