Choosing to go to college is a major life decision. Managing both coursework and budgeting can be challenging, so it is always important to keep in mind the reward of a promising future waiting for you at the end of all your hard work. Consider this – you’re working a position now at $32k a year with little opportunity for advancement, and you’ve chosen to pursue a career in networking. The following scenario will give you a snapshot of what this future could look like, and the return on your investment. Beginning with the first 6 months of your Computer Information Systems Degree, all the way through the end of the program, and into the first years of your career, CIAT is with you every step of the way.
*Statistics and salary information displayed are US averages sourced from bls.gov, payscale.com, globalknowledge.com, salary.com, and indeed.com in 2020. They represent the most up-to-date information at time of print and are not to be construed as guarantees of employment or future earnings. Students starting at entry-level positions may start at lower than average salary ranges. Some employers may require students to earn a Bachelor’s degree and/or have up to 5 years of work experience in addition to the training provided in this program in order to attain sample job titles and average salary ranges provided.
After roughly 9 months, you will have earned your Computer Information Systems Certificate! Since our programs are stackable, your first core 8 IT courses provide the foundational IT skills needed to begin your networking career and continue into a higher degree. CIAT encourages entering the workforce and provides flexible schedules so that students can have the opportunity to work and utilize and build their fresh skills on the job.
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Help Desk Technician
Salary range: $35-55k / yr*
Between your first and second year, you will be getting close to earning your degree and will have had the opportunity to learn the skills and earn the certifications that will help boost you into more advanced networking positions.
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Network Administrator
Salary range: $55-75k / yr*
Congratulations on earning your Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree! After earning your degree and advanced networking certifications, you are now in a great position to grow into roles that require advanced knowledge of hardware technologies, operating systems, networking, routing, and security, and apply your new skills to real-world business environments.
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Network Systems Administrator
Salary range: $75-95k / yr*
It doesn’t stop here. Your foundational skills, knowledge and experience will have provided you the opportunity to land your dream job in cybersecurity, and open doors for years to come!
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Computer Network Architect
Salary range: $90-140k / yr*
*Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in the degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 90 days after graduation. The following are single attempt exams and are not eligible for a retake voucher: CEH, CASP, CISSP, DevNet & CCNP. See certification exam policy for more details.
Reach out today and one of our knowledgeable Admissions Advisors will be happy to answer any questions you have about CIAT.
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
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