Computer Networking Degree

The computer networking degree program at Nash 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 North Carolina colleges that offer computer networking degrees.

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Nash Community College

3500 Oleander Drive Suite 1111, Wilmington, NC

About
Nash Community College, located in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina, was founded in 1967 and is a public two year comprehensive institution. The school is one of 58 that comprise the North Carolina Community College System, which is the third largest such system in the United States. The college has an enrollment of over 10,000 students annually and a dedication to providing those students, be they credit or noncredit, with the best education and opportunities possible.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college, NCC offers 99 programs that allow for academic transfer or career opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to continue their education and complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer education and training in high demand fields or industries for students who intend to pursue long term employment opportunities upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Electrician
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Nash Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits an applicants that pay their fees and have a high school education or are eighteen years of age or older. Students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Meeting with a counselor and participating in new student orientation are encouraged. Financial aid is given in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, based on need as determined by the information a student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Students Enrolled in the Computer Networking Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).