Cybersecurity

Whatcom Community College ETPL
WCC's cybersecurity AAS-T program prepares students to transfer to four-year degree programs at certain colleges and universities in a variety of high-demand security-related fields, including cyber security, computer information systems security, computer forensics, information assurance, information security engineering and information security analysis. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,610.70

Total required fees

$314.80

Books and supplies

$325.00

Locations

Whatcom Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

91

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

CIS 105 with a C (2.0) grade or better is required for admission to the core requirements

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA's A+, Security+, Network+

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Completion rate

72%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.31

Typical (median) annual earnings

$34,412.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Retail Trade

25%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

20%

Accommodation and Food Services

14%

Healthcare and Social Services

8%

Information

6%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
174
Completion rate
72%
Average number of students who completed each year
58
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
66%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
2%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
12%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
25%
Some college experience, but no degree
34%
Certificate or AA
22%
BA or higher
7%