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Cybersecurity AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A25590CS

The Cybersecurity AAS degree prepares students for an IT career in digital forensics, network security services and ethical hacking.

Courses include routing and switching, network vulnerabilities, secure communications, system and security administration, data recovery and computer investigations. Students will work in Microsoft, Linux and Apple desktop and server operating system environments.

Upon completion, students will be prepared for a variety of industry certifications:

  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Certified Enterprise Defender
  • CCNA Security
  • Security+
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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,244.00
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
    45309.69
    Starting Salary
    80405.62
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Information Technology Project Manager
    50647.74
    Starting Salary
    106279.20
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Geographic Information Systems Technologist or Technician
    50647.74
    Starting Salary
    106279.20
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Clinical Data Manager
    62757.43
    Starting Salary
    111781.30
    Median Annual Wage
    35%
    Growth*
  • Information Security Analyst
    69392.83
    Starting Salary
    124501.60
    Median Annual Wage
    30%
    Growth*
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator
    59954.90
    Starting Salary
    96541.67
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Computer Network Architect
    78913.29
    Starting Salary
    129783.50
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Database Administrator
    56128.91
    Starting Salary
    104054.10
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Data Warehousing Specialist
    80441.54
    Starting Salary
    135116.00
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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