The Computer Information Systems, or Computer Science Technology, Pathway at Snead State prepares students to enter an exciting technology-driven career where students can defend organizations against today’s evolving cyber threats or build and manage the technology that keeps businesses running 24/7. The Computer Information Systems degree pathway is also an Academic Partner with Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft and provides a Testing Center for certification exams.
Students can earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in five semesters in the following Pathways: Cybersecurity and IT Administration. The following short-term certificates are also available: Computer Software Fundamentals, Computer Technician, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Virtualization, IT Systems Administration, and Web Technology Fundamentals.
Students are trained to earn industry certifications in the following areas: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA CySA+.
Job Outlook for Computer Science Technology
Students graduating from the Computer Science Technology program can find IT and cybersecurity employment opportunities in both public and private sectors in Alabama and throughout the world. According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for computer-related jobs is $109,470 per year. The job availability for careers in Information Security is expected to grow by 21 percent from now until 2035, with a median wage of $129,180. Job availability for careers in Computer System Analysis is expected to grow by 13,000 jobs per year until 2035, with a median wage of $105,850.
Computer Science Technology Degree Plan
For more Information
For more information, conact Computer Systems Technology Instructor Dack Phillips at (256) 840-4206 or dack.phillips@snead.edu or Computer Systems Technology Instructor Leslie Ellis at (256) 840-4197 or leslie.ellis@snead.edu.