LYNN — North Shore Community College (NSCC) has launched its new cybersecurity and computer networking degree program. According to a press release from the NSCC, this program will help prepare students for “in-demand” jobs in the field.
“Graduates of this program will be prepared to: design and manage computer networks; analyze and solve computer networking and security issues; support local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), Internet, and intranet systems; troubleshoot network issues and utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills,” the press release said.
Entry-level IT jobs in the field of network administration and cybersecurity have a mean salary of $81,000. Job growth in the industry over the next decade is expected to be stable.
Fall classes for this program have begun enrollment.
“We are particularly interested in attracting adult learners, career changers and minorities and women who are underrepresented in these fields. There is a lot of opportunity here for them,” NSCC’s Dean of STEM & Business Steven Hubbard said.
NSCC graduates can get good entry-level positions or students can eventually transfer to a four-year college or university.
“The professors at NSCC are top notch, the community is supportive, and I experienced exceptional quality and good value. I’d recommend this experience over a four-year school,” NSCC Class of 2020 and Senior Software Engineer at DailyPay, Inc. Khalil Kum said.
