Cyber Security

Columbia Basin College ETPL
Students who complete this degree have entry-level skills in these areas: client operation systems, server 2008, active directory, Unix/Linux, SharePoint, computer and network security, hardware, network infrastructure, Database SQL, programming, and managing and maintaining a computer network. Career opportunities include network technician, help desk technician, computer user support technician, computer security technician, network security technician, and network administrator.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,993.50

Total required fees

$1,786.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

94

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

MATH 95 or MATH 98 with minimum grade 2.0 is prerequisite for all programming classes.

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

38%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.56

Typical (median) annual earnings

$36,377.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

24%

Administrative Support

18%

Other Industries

16%

Retail Trade

14%

Accommodation and Food Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
76
Completion rate
38%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
86%
Female
14%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
61%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
47%
Some college experience, but no degree
47%
Certificate or AA
3%
BA or higher
1%