Networking & Digital Communications Engineering Technology
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Networking & Digital Communications Engineering Technology has three areas of specialization: Network Security, Cisco systems, or Microsoft systems.
Fun Facts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 55% growth in job openings for qualified individuals with a networking and digital communications technology background for the period of 2000-2014.
Student Snapshot
75% of the students in this program are over the age of 25.
75% of the students are re-careering.
LCC Program
Prepares You For
The Next Level
National Median Salary
*Source –Career InfoNet unless noted
A+ Computer Maintenance and Repair Certificate
Entry-level employment in the areas of installation, upgrading and maintaining personal computer systems.
Associate in Applied Science in Networking and Digital Communications Engineering Technology in a specialty area.
$42,400 annual - Computer Support Specialists
Network Security Specialist Certificate
A job developing network security policies, implementing network defense and intrusion detection strategies, and monitoring and responding to events and incidents in the network.
Associate in Applied Science in Networking and Digital Communications Engineering Technology in a specialty area.
$64,690 annual – Computer Security Specialists
Associate in Applied Science in Networking and Digital Communications Engineering Technology with specialization in Network Security
A job requiring an A.S. Degree that involves developing network security policies, implementing network defense and intrusion detection strategies, and monitoring and responding to events and incidents in the network.
Continuing education to upgrade skills. This could lead to advancement within your business and/or field.
A Baccalaureate Degree.
$68,220 annually – Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$68,220 annually, Network Systems and Communications Analyst
Associate in Applied Science in Networking and Digital Communications Engineering Technology with specialization in CISCO Systems
Employment as a PC technician, network technician, digital communications equipment technician, network service technician, and installation technician based in CISCO Systems
Continuing education to upgrade skills. This could lead to advancement within your business and/or field.
A Baccalaureate Degree.
$54,070 annually, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
$47,000 - $79,000 annually, Network Systems and Communications Analyst
Associate in Applied Science in Networking and Digital Communications Engineering Technology with specialization in Microsoft Systems
Employment as a PC technician, network technician, digital communications equipment technician, network service technician, and installation technician based in Microsoft systems
Continuing education to upgrade skills. This could lead to advancement within your business and/or field.
A Baccalaureate Degree.
$64,690 annually - Network Server Administrator (Source Salary.com)
Earnings are subject to change; figures shown are intended as guide only.
Who to contact:
Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, David Durkee, 440.525.7464
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Networking & Digital Communications Engineering Technology has three areas of specialization: Network Security, Cisco systems, or Microsoft systems.
