What is a Bachelor of Computer Networking Degree?

A Bachelor degree in network administration will prepare your for various roles in the development, application and management of advancing digital technologies such as software, network communications, computers, smart devices and more. Furthermore, the skills you will gain from a degree in computer network management will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to design, construct, analyze, and secure networks. An additional benefit of receiving a computer networking degree is preparation for Microsoft and CISCO certification examinations that may boost career potential.

Coursework

Though Bachelor degrees in Computer Networking can vary from school to school, most computer network administration programs are structured around a core of required courses. These courses survey several digital/technical subjects, as well as methods and decision-making techniques. Some examples of required classes in computer networking programs include:

• Introduction to Information Systems
• Information Systems Management
• Network Administration
• Web Management
• Database Administration

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), employment of persons holding degrees in computer networking or database administration is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies.

The range of annual earnings for computer network administrators and other IT professionals, as reported by the BLS in May of 2004 was between $46,480 and $95,040. According to Robert Half International, a firm providing specialized staffing services, starting salaries in 2005 ranged from $67,750 to $95,500 for database administrators. Salaries for networking and Internet-related occupations ranged from $47,000 to $68,500 for LAN administrators and from $51,750 to $74,520 for web developers. Starting salaries for information security professionals ranged from $63,750 to $93,000 in 2005. (BLS)