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COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Certificate of Specialization



Program Details

The Computer Support Specialist Certificate prepares students for entry level positions in computer repair and operating system administration for both desktop and server applications.� The courses are aligned with, and help prepare for, the�industry standard certifications CompTIA A+, Microsoft Workstation and Microsoft Server Configuration certifications.

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COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2020-2021. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 80,670
    • High salary: 232,120
    • Average salary: 140910
    Rising Job Growth $ 140,910 Average Salary $80,670 $232,120

  • Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Bachelor's degree, Some college

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 104,450
    • High salary: 0
    • Average salary: 171200
    Rising Job Growth $ 171,200 Average Salary $104,450 $0

  • Computer Network Architects

    Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 79,520
    • High salary: 198,030
    • Average salary: 130390
    Rising Job Growth $ 130,390 Average Salary $79,520 $198,030

All Careers in COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST (16)

Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists- n/aRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in configuring and administering networked operating systems for both workstations and servers
  2. Obtain the skills and knowledge to repair and configure computer hardware and software