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Computer Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist

The Computer Support Specialist Concentration provides students with the necessary skills for careers as computer support technicians, Help Desk Technicians and Repair technicians. Courses concentrate in areas of building, maintaining and troubleshooting computers; installing, configuring, and troubleshooting operating systems and software; server installations and customers skills. The curriculum includes preparation for A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications (depending on student’s choice of Restricted Electives). This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.

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Career Outlook


$54K

Median annual salary for computer support specialists

8%

Growth in employment over next 10 years

882,300

Computer support specialist jobs in the U.S.

67,300

New computer support specialist jobs in the next 10 years

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