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![]() Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA At Saint Ambrose University, the three most popular college majors students...view more | 50 | 73% | 4 | 1,040 - 1,270 | $23,578 | $70,093 |
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Network and System Administration/Administrator programs prepare individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures.
While Network and System Administration/Administrator has degrees up to the Bachelors degree, most students earn a Associates degree. Students major in Network and System Administration/Administrator all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in North Carolina. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Network and System Administration/Administrator is $50,800.
The highest paying jobs for Network and System Administration/Administrator majors include Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects and Information Security Analysts. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Network and System Administration/Administrator can prepare you for are Computer and Information Systems Managers, Information Security Analysts and Network and Computer Systems Administrators.
These are the highest paying careers for Network and System Administration/Administrator majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,510 | 12,194 | 144,924 | 167,258 | 15% | |
Computer Network Architects Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $129,840 | 1,428 | 25,228 | 26,124 | 4% | |
Information Security Analysts | $120,360 | 4,200 | 42,225 | 55,550 | 32% | |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $95,360 | 2,574 | 44,187 | 45,266 | 2% | |
Computer Network Support Specialists | $71,530 | 1,396 | 18,679 | 19,992 | 7% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Network and System Administration/Administrator majors.
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