Computer Repair Technician Degree

The ever-evolving field of Computer Installation and Repair Technician is an area focused on the creation of operable, stable computer systems and electronic devices. These devices and computers may well include elements of system connectivity, technology design, system design, designing network systems, and repairing networks. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer computer repair technician degrees.

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Highland Community College – Freeport

7135 N Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL

At Highland Community College, students have the opportunity to make the most of their associate’s degree. As a public two year institution that allows for transfer between its campuses, it has a number of different offerings that appeal to students. It’s main campus is located in Freeport, Illinois, a middle sized town with a population of 25,638 at the time of the last census. A fun fact about the city is that it is known as the “Pretzel City” for the pretzel company that was founded shortly after the first settlers came to the region nearly 200 years ago. The city itself is rather quaint, but it has a number of parks and other smaller attractions that make life there more enjoyable.

Highland Community College offers associate’s degrees at the normal two year intervals, and currently has an enrollment of 3,702. In state and out of state costs are very similar, with the former being $3,792 in 2012 and the latter being $3,984. In the prior year, both were the same number, which indicates almost no discrimination between in and out of state tuition, something that is very attractive to out of state students. There are a wide variety of majors and programs to choose from, including:

• Law Enforcement
• Nail Technician
• Social Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Fine Arts
• Engineering
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Cosmetology
• Computer Science
• Business
• Agriculture
• Wind Turbine Technician

With many on campus offerings, including a bookstore, student organizations, activities, events, and sports teams, Highland Community College is a very popular choice for younger students. There are also a wide variety of scholarships offered: more than 100 in all, which help students from all backgrounds to afford the wonderful opportunity found at Highland Community College.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Description

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $42070
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $36230
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $36910

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Description

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

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