IT Infrastructure Operations

Cascadia College ETPL
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in IT Infrastructure Operations is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with a diverse skill set necessary for managing and optimizing IT infrastructures in modern organizations. Students will learn how to design network architectures and implement IT service technologies to build data infrastructures.This degree program encompasses a wide range of critical topics in the field, including:Computer Hardware: Gain skills in hardware components and troubleshooting methodologies.Desktop Support: Develop expertise in providing technical support to end-users.Networking: Obtain the principles of network design, implementation, and management.Cybersecurity: Identify security risks, implement security measures, and safeguard critical data.Server Administration: Acquire skills in deploying, configuring, and managing server environments.Windows and Linux Environments: Gain proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating systems.Cloud Computing: Understand the principles of cloud architecture, deployment, and management.Virtualization: Implement virtualization technologies to enhance overall IT infrastructure efficiency.Systems Management: Acquire systems monitoring, performance optimization, and maintenance.Web Development: Familiarize yourself with web development technologies and practices.Database Management: Acquire skills in database design, implementation, and management.Programming: Gain fundamental elements of computer programming.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Cascadia College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

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

53%

Employment rate

70%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.31

Typical (median) annual earnings

$53,231.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Other Industries

48%

Retail Trade

26%

Information

26%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
30
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
10
Gender
Male
81%
Female
19%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
10%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
62%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
40%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
18%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
Some college experience, but no degree
28%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
18%