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Network Administration
Courses:
Industry Certificates:
Comp TIA IT Fundamentals
Certiport IT Specialist-Networking
Certiport IT Specialist-JavaScript
End of Program Assessments:
Network Administration
Computer Programming
Web Development and Administration
Work Environment:
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
How to become a Network Administrator:
Recruiters and hiring managers typically seek candidates with at least an Associate's degree when filling this role.
Pay:
The entry level salary in Kentucky's Statewide Areas, for Computer Network Support Specialists is $40,270
The median salary is $60,580
The salary for an experienced Computer Network Support Specialists is $98,860
The statewide entry level salary for all occupations is $22,980
The statewide median salary is $40,180
Job Outlook:
Overall employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 66,500 openings for computer support specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Other potential jobs/statistics:
Computer Systems Analysts:There are 33 people currently employed as Computer Systems Analysts with a potential for 5 new job openings in the next 5 years.
Computer Network Architects:There are 60 people currently employed as Computer Network Architects with a potential for 9 new job openings in the next 5 years.