IT Programs Comparison

Student must be a High School graduate or possess a GED (or equivalent)

Student must be a High School graduate or possess a GED (or equivalent)

Student must be a High School graduate or possess a GED (or equivalent)

This Network Engineer program prepares future IT professionals with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to thrive in Microsoft Windows-based network environments. The curriculum covers a broad range of essential topics, including IT fundamentals, computer support, networking, server administration, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, ITIL, Microsoft Modern Desktop, and network infrastructure. Students are equipped for careers such as network administrator, systems analyst, network technician, and help desk technician. The program also supports preparation for industry-recognized certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA, including A+ and Network+.

This semester-long Cybersecurity Technician program is designed for individuals seeking to launch a career in IT cybersecurity, even with little or no prior technical experience. The curriculum includes foundational training in operating systems along with preparation for key industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, and ITIL. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the skills and credentials needed to demonstrate their competency to employers and pursue entry-level roles in cybersecurity with confidence.

The Software Developer program is designed for individuals looking to build a career in computer programming. Through hands-on training in HTML/CSS, Python, Java, and .NET, students gain a solid foundation in programming fundamentals. The curriculum focuses on real-world skills, including object-oriented programming, GUI development, data handling, multithreading, and unit testing. Students will learn to design, build, and deploy both web and Windows applications. The program concludes with a capstone project that allows students to demonstrate their programming expertise in a practical, portfolio-ready application.

• IT Fundamentals
• Computer Support & Maintenance
• Network 
• Server
• Cloud
• Security
• Linux
• ITIL v4 Foundations
• Modern Desktop
• Network Infrastructure

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Operating Systems 1-3
• ITIL v4 Foundations

• Introduction to Programming
• Programming Language 1-4
• Interactive Coding Capstone

• Network Admin
• Network Technician
• Help Desk Admin

• Cybersecurity Technician

• Software Developer

Help Desk Technician salaray range is $48,154-$51,0645, while the median annual salary of a network administrator is $80,600

$48,000 – $65,000

$60,000 – $100,000

The expected job growth is 6% over the next decade.

The expected job growth is 33% over the next decade.

The expected job growth is 17% over the next decade.

Title IV Eligible

Not Title IV Eligible

Not Title IV Eligible

• CompTIA ITF+
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNA
• ITIL v4 Foundations
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft 365 EndPoint Administrator Associate

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNA
• ITIL v4 Foundations