Computer Networking Degree

The computer networking degree program at Forrest College enables students to learn the design, implementation, and management of computer systems, peripherals, and associated software in a networking setting to help maximize efficiency and productivity. Students who graduate from the computer networking degree program may choose career paths as network specialists, including engineers and managers. Courses include operating systems and applications, design and analysis, networking theory and solutions, types of networks, and network management and control. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer computer networking degrees.

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Forrest College

2715 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC

Forrest College operates as a two-year career school, which provides a rewarding education for its students in Anderson and surrounding areas. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Security and Protective Services
• Computer and Information Sciences

Over 200 students have attended and completed their education in the last few years with more than 80% of those who start the program continuing on to complete it. Forrest College has listed at least ten different programs available to students, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Phlebotomy
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Office Administration

To support students and graduates, Forrest College may provide services like those listed below:

• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Employment search assistance
• Child care

Forrest College has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 1972. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit forrestcollege.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Informatics Nurse Specialists

Description

Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Computer Network Architects

Description

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Computer Network Support Specialists

Description

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).