Systems Administration

Big Bend Community College ETPL
This program prepares students for careers in network systems and administration. Network administrators install and maintain computer workstations and server software, set up user accounts, maintain system resources and operations, perform troubleshooting, and manage system security. Students are prepared to take industry certification exams in CompTIAA+, Network+, Server+, Security+, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCENT and CCNA)

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,631.40

Total required fees

$109.00

Books and supplies

$403.00

Locations

Moses Lake, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

99

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

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

56%

Employment rate

81%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.36

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,312.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Other Industries

29%

Administrative Support

27%

Information

22%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

15%

Retail Trade

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
52
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
84%
Female
16%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
46%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
49%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
53%
30 to 39
29%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
69%
Some college experience, but no degree
14%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
1%