Computer Networking Degree

The computer networking degree program at Fulton – Montgomery 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 New York colleges that offer computer networking degrees.

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Fulton – Montgomery Community College (FM)

462 Broadway, New York, NY

About
Fulton-Montgomery Community College, located in Johnstown, New York, is a member school of the State University of New York System (SUNY) which manages all public institutions in the state with the exception of those located within New York City. The school is situated near the Adirondack mountains between the cities of Albany and Utica, and provides a scenic backdrop to the start of one's post secondary educational. The school serves the counties of Fulton and Montgomery, and is dedicated to providing the best educational opportunities and facilities to residents to ensure success.

Academics
FMCC offers over 45 programs of study that allow students to either continue their education through transfer or prepare them for entry into the workforce through vocational and technical programs. Transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education and allow students to transfer to a college or university to complete their bachelor's degree, a process made easier if the student transfer to a SUNY institution. Career training programs take between one and two years to complete, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to seek employment in their area of study as professionals. Graduates will earn a degree or certificate that demonstrates competency when seeking entry level employment.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid
Fulton-Montgomery Community College is a comprehensive college that utilizes and open enrollment system that allows any student that meets the minimum requirements for admission to enroll through the completion and and submission of an application and the payment of tuition fees. Students should provide all relevant educational information to the school as well as meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and program enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants and is administered to students through the financial aid office, which utilizes information provided by the student on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in order to determine need and aid program eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Computer Networking Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FM offers an associate's degree program in computer networking.

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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).