About

Your Network Security AAS prepares you for a career in a variety of IT networking positions as you:

  • gain a comprehensive understanding of networking protocols and security concepts
  • develop key skills in such areas as service setup and maintenance, workstations, hardware, and ethics
  • pick up skills that today's employer is looking for: good communication skills, dependability, and the ability to work as part of a team

There are very few industries today that do not use computer networking or that do not need network security specialists as part of their IT staff, which makes the job outlook in this field excellent.

Total Cost of Network Security AAS

(in-district) Total Amount: $9,111.00

Credit Hours to Complete: 65

Semesters to Complete: 6

Network Security Degree Requirements

Gainful Employment Disclosure

What makes MCC's Network Security AAS program better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

  • One unique aspect of the Network Security program is that it incorporates preparatory work for professional certification tests from Comp TIA and Microsoft.

In addition to the Network Security AAS, we offer:

What you need to know about getting your Network Security AAS (CIP 11.0901)

Total Network Security AAS Costs
  in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $6,240.00 $22,494.00 $28,627.00 $28,627.00
Additional Network Security AAS Costs $2,871.00 $2,871.00 $2,871.00 $2,871.00
Program Total $9,111.00 $25,365.00 $31,498.00 $31,498.00

Career

What job opportunities are available to someone with a Network Security AAS?

Job titles include Network Administrator, Network Support Specialist, Security Specialist Penetration Testers and Security Analysis.

Occupations that Network Security AAS prepares you for
Occupation and Occupational Profile Link SOC Code
Computer and Information Scientists, Research 15-1122
Computer Network Architects 15-1143
Computer Network Support Specialists 15-1152
Computer Systems Analysts 15-1121

How will MCC's Network Security AAS program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

By the Numbers:

  • Salaries range from $30,000 to $60,000.

What have graduates gone on to do?

Outside of the Classroom

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