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Information Systems Technology

What does an information systems professional do?

Computer service professionals support the rapidly changing ways people and businesses communicate. Our students learn to install, configure and support local area networks as well as wide area networks. Students also learn to monitor the network to ensure availability, security and website performance. The world relies on computers and it is up to service professionals to keep them working.
Career ForecastÌýBright Outlook.Average SalaryÌý$142,647on campus

Learning at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech

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The Information Systems Technology program offers hands-on instruction in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer, data, and telecommunications systems. Students will develop practical skills relevant to today’s IT support professionals. This program maintains registered partnerships with the Cisco Networking, CompTIA, Microsoft, and Red Hat academies.

Upon successful completion, you will earn a 48-credit-hour technical certificate and be eligible to complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree offered by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech and conferred by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.. Evening classes also are available. 

CERTIFICATIONS: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

 

 

 

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Jobs and Salaries

CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook

Experienced Salary

$169,528

(2024)

Potential Job Openings

74

(monthly avg.)

Potential Job Growth

5%

(2020-2030)

Schedule Options

Morning

LENGTH
2 years

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

Afternoon

LENGTH
2 years

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

Evening

LENGTH
2 years

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - THUR; 5:30-9:30pm

Program Cost

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785.670.2200 or 1.877.588.7140
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5724 SW Huntoon
Topeka, Kansas 66604
785.670.2010
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