Computer Networking Degree

The computer networking degree program at Edison State Community 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 Ohio colleges that offer computer networking degrees.

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Edison State Community College

Also known as Edison Community College

100 West College Street, Granville, OH

Edison State Community College is located on 131 acres in Piqua, Ohio. Offering more than 30 degree options, they also one-year and certifications in Nursing, Manufacturing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Business, Science, and Math. Edison offers five different types of degrees, two of which are designed for transferring to a four-year college or university, and three prepare graduates for immediate employment.

Available Degrees:

• Associate of Arts Degree (AA) – Guarantee of Transfer Credit
• Associate of Science Degree (AS) – Guarantee of Transfer Credit
• Associate of Applied Business Degree (AAB)
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
• Associate of Technical Study Degree

Edison Students have transferred to many four-year colleges and universities from coast to coast, including most public colleges in Ohio. To see a list of universities that recent Edison graduates have transferred to visit the Academics: Everything You Need to Know page (http://catalog.edisonohio.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=955)

Edison Community College’s Career Advisors will help you identify a career and education that’s right for you—they will also provide help with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills. Other student services include providing a faculty advisor and access to the Advising Resource Center (ARC), learning assistance services and eTutoring, health services, and childcare.

Detailed tuition information is available on Edison Community College’s Website (http://www.edisonohio.edu/index.php?page=cost)

Students Enrolled in the Computer Networking Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Edison State Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).