Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Networking and telecommunications
Listed by colleges as Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares you to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Covers operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 2 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Cloud Computing
- Prepares you to design and implement enterprise software systems that rely on distributed computing and service-oriented architecture, including databases, web services, cloud computing, and mobile apps. Covers data management, distributed and cloud computing, enterprise software architecture, enterprise and cloud security, mobile systems and applications, server administration, and web development.
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other
- Computer systems networking and telecommunications not listed above.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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Software Developers
- Median pay
- $135,980
- Hiring change through 2035
- 10.2%
- Job openings a year
- 95,300
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing fastComputer and Information Systems Managers
- Median pay
- $175,140
- Hiring change through 2035
- 15.8%
- Job openings a year
- 53,500
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingComputer Systems Analysts
- Median pay
- $105,850
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.9%
- Job openings a year
- 32,900
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingComputer Network Architects
- Median pay
- $134,050
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.7%
- Job openings a year
- 9,600
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing slowlyComputer Network Support Specialists
- Median pay
- $76,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.2%
- Job openings a year
- 9,000
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career Growing fastInformation Security Analysts
- Median pay
- $129,180
- Hiring change through 2035
- 21.0%
- Job openings a year
- 14,100
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $96,980
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.9%
- Job openings a year
- 3,200
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career ShrinkingComputer Programmers
- Median pay
- $100,390
- Hiring change through 2035
- −7.3%
- Job openings a year
- 4,400
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing fastDatabase Architects
- Median pay
- $139,500
- Hiring change through 2035
- 9.4%
- Job openings a year
- 3,900
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing fastComputer and Information Research Scientists
- Median pay
- $140,300
- Hiring change through 2035
- 21.8%
- Job openings a year
- 2,900
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it. The figures beside each career are the pay of that work, across everyone doing it. Graduates of this field earn $51,295 one year after completing the program, which is the start of a career rather than the shape of one.
Working style
How and where the work happens
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Earnings, first year out | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Governors University UT | 290 | — | · | $13,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro NC | 106 | $46,932 | 90% | $12,000 |
| Kean University NJ | 59 | $43,698 | 77% | $12,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout WI | 50 | $53,164 | 85% | $13,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN | 43 | $64,669 | 77% | $10,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology MA | 30 | $76,201 | 85% | $32,000 |
| DePaul University IL | 19 | $56,840 | 74% | $29,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth MN | 19 | $53,217 | 82% | $12,000 |
| Stevenson University MD | 18 | $51,295 | 83% | $27,000 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus OH | 18 | $49,122 | 85% | $19,000 |
| Tiffin University OH | 11 | — | 80% | $25,000 |
| Ferris State University MI | 10 | — | 81% | $8,000 |
| University of Akron Main Campus OH | 10 | $48,250 | 71% | $14,000 |
| University of Central Missouri MO | 8 | — | 69% | $13,000 |
| Illinois State University IL | 5 | $46,402 | 89% | $16,000 |
| Excelsior University NY | 4 | — | · | — |
| Indiana Institute of Technology IN | 3 | — | 57% | $21,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence RI | 2 | $63,561 | 84% | $28,000 |