Network Administration
Network Administrators are essential IT professionals in securing computer systems and networks, ensuring information flows effectively within an organization’s communication systems.
In our program, you’ll develop skills to make you efficient in network security and project management.
A degree in network administration can prepare you for a career in cybersecurity, IT support, network architecture, database administration and web development.
Job responsibilities include:
- Installing and supporting an organization’s network system
- Monitoring the network to ensure availability to all system users
- Network security
- Installing applications
- Testing and distributing software upgrades
- Monitoring daily activity
- Enforcing licensing agreements
- Developing a storage management program
- Providing backups and disaster recovery
Program details
Section titled “Program details”Our programs prepare you for careers in network administration. In addition to the network administration associate’s degree, Delta also offers an entry-level advanced certificate. We call this a laddered program because the courses you take for the certificate count toward the next step up—the associate’s degree.
Degree info
Section titled “Degree info”Associate in Applied Science
Network Administration
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Time & credits
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5 semesters 63 credits
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In-person/online
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Online Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$10,990 (in-district) $17,230 (out-of-district) $17,945 (out-of-state)
Advanced Certificate
Network Administration
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Time & credits
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4 semesters 34 credits
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In-person/online
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Online Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$5,804 (in-district) $9,068 (out-of-district) $9,442 (out-of-state)
Transfer
Section titled “Transfer”One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.
Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.
Job outlook
Section titled “Job outlook”Interested in a career in network administration? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
Earn a career credential
Section titled “Earn a career credential”and credit toward your degree.
Delta College offers free career credentials designed to give you the skills you need to propel you toward a high-wage, high-demand job in the region. These classes can be laddered into an existing academic certificate or degree—meaning, you can receive a career credential certificate of completion and have it count toward credited academic classes. This will accelerate your progress toward degree completion at Delta College.
You can earn credits toward your degree in network administration by completing the following career credential:
“I liked that we had hands-on experiences with Cisco, Linux and different Windows server systems. Delta keeps up with the recent technology.”
Nichole Knoll Network Administration student
Contact us
Section titled “Contact us”Program Coordinator Kevin Wyzkiewicz Business and Technology Division A068 kmwyzkie@delta.edu 989-686-9127