Systems Administration

Big Bend Community College ETPL
The Systems Administration Associated in Applied Science Transfer degree trains students in technical support of PC systems and in administration of Windows Server 2012 and Linux server-based systems. Courses also include instruction in programming languages, networking, security, communication, math, and project management. Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to prepare for ant take industry certification exams in CompTIA A+, Network +, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCENT and CCNA). courses marked as AAS-T are generally accepted for transfer to four-year institutions. Check with your desired institution to be sure.

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

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

99

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

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%