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919-335-1238
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Yes
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Cybersecurity AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A25590CS

The Cybersecurity AAS Degree equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to protect computers, networks and data from cyber threats.

Courses cover network technologies and operating systems, ethical hacking and digital forensics, information security policy and intrusion detection, security administration and industry best practices. Students work in Windows and Linux operating systems.

Upon completion, students will be prepared for a variety of industry-recognized certifications, including the following:

  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,244
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
69
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Security Management Specialist
    45311.92
    Starting Salary
    80407.69
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Data Warehousing Specialist
    80440.53
    Starting Salary
    135115.30
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Geographic Information Systems Technologist or Technician
    50648.51
    Starting Salary
    106280.20
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Clinical Data Manager
    62758.10
    Starting Salary
    111781.90
    Median Annual Wage
    36%
    Growth*
  • Information Technology Project Manager
    50648.51
    Starting Salary
    106280.20
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Database Administrator
    56129.48
    Starting Salary
    104054.60
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Information Security Analyst
    69392.73
    Starting Salary
    124501.50
    Median Annual Wage
    31%
    Growth*
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator
    59955.03
    Starting Salary
    96541.77
    Median Annual Wage
    2%
    Growth*
  • Computer Network Architect
    78912.29
    Starting Salary
    129782.50
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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