Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│63 Credits│Fond du Lac and West Bend Campuses│Eligible for Financial Aid
Estimated salary range: $60,758 – $90,262
Information Technology (IT) – Network Specialist
Learn valuable skills to provide network support at businesses and organizations with the Network Specialist associate degree program from Moraine Park Technical College.
The Network Specialist program prepares students to maintain security and integrity of a company’s network.
Although the duties of a network specialist may vary depending on the organization, students in MPTC’s Network Specialist courses are prepared to provide a wide-range of network needs, including network support, installation, administration and integration.
With instruction based on industry standards and certifications, students learn to implement computer networks and operating systems. A focus is placed on network security and troubleshooting. Integrated technologies are also a major component of this program. Courses in this program align with Checkpoint Secure Academy and help students prepare for the Comp TIA A+ certification and the Comp TIA Network+ certification. Students will earn the Google IT Support Certificate. The curriculum is aligned with industry-recognized standards and prepares students for certification in IT security.
- Implement computer networks.
- Implement client systems.
- Implement server operating systems.
- Implement network security components.
- Develop technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot network systems.
Coursework may be offered in a sequence and time frame to meet the needs of part-time and full-time students.
Jobs
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following jobs:
- Network Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Network Specialist
- Network Manager
- Network Integration Specialist
Estimated Salary Range
Average annual salaries for local workers in this career field range from $60,758 (entry level) to $90,262 (experienced worker).
Salary range estimates are based on wages for related occupations in the Moraine Park District as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.
Related Careers and Pathways
Explore similar programs and consider earning a certificate or technical diploma along this pathway.
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Security Certificate
- Mobile Applications Developer Program
- Network Specialist
- Software Developer
- Technical Support Specialist
- Help Desk Support Specialist
- Web Development and Design Specialist Program
- Web Designer/Developer Program
- Web Site Coordinator Certificate
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$11,258.10
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
Network Specialist Student Voices
"Real nice, having three campuses with different fields centered around them really helps a lot if you want to just want to go to school and go home at the end of the day." - Philip Seim
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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