by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Systems Networking is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Wake Technical Community College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in networking, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wake Technical Community College was $268 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $76 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their associate degree at Wake Technical Community College in Networking walked away with an average of $29,500 in student debt. That is 36% higher than the national average of $21,704.
The median early career salary of networking students who receive their associate degree from Wake Technical Community College is $54,035 per year. That is 59% higher than the national average of $34,051.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Wake Technical Community College does offer online classes in its networking associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wake Technical Community College Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in networking in 2019-2020, 28.6% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 14.6%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in networking at Wake Technical Community College in 2019-2020, 28.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Computer Systems Networking students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to computer systems networking.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 182 |
| Computer Programming | 2 |
| Information Science | 4 |
| Information Technology | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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