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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Prairie State College (PSC)

  • A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in 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. Find Colleges Offering Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
      Salary and Wages

      Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 11,170
      • Average Annual Salary: $75,000
      • Average Hourly Rate: $36.06

      Gary, IN Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 360
      • Average Annual Salary: $57,000
      • Average Hourly Rate: $27.40

      Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 740
      • Average Annual Salary: $68,350
      • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 309,201
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 392,536
      • Percent Job Growth: 26.95%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
    • Job Description
      Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.
      Salary and Wages

      Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 5,420
      • Average Annual Salary: $74,680
      • Average Hourly Rate: $35.90

      Gary, IN Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 70
      • Average Annual Salary: $57,690
      • Average Hourly Rate: $27.73

      Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 410
      • Average Annual Salary: $76,860
      • Average Hourly Rate: $36.95
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 261,793
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 401,626
      • Percent Job Growth: 53.41%
      Important Abilities
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
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    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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    All Students2
     
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    Male2
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