Program Overview

Computer and Information Sciences: Cybersecurity at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion of the Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement students will be able to use their newly learned skills to gain entry level jobs, use the certificate for professional growth, salary increases, job promotions or career changes in the area of information security/assurance.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $58,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $135,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +22.2%
  • Average Salary: $136k
  • Salary Range: $78k - $203k
• Computer Network Architects
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.5%
  • Average Salary: $153k
  • Salary Range: $106k - $187k
• Computer Network Support Specialists
  • Education Level: Associate's degree
  • Job Growth: +7%
  • Average Salary: $83k
  • Salary Range: $60k - $97k
• Computer Programmers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: -11.2%
  • Average Salary: $124k
  • Salary Range: $82k - $150k
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.3%
  • Average Salary: $152k
  • Salary Range: $107k - $182k
• Computer Systems Analysts
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +9.6%
  • Average Salary: $129k
  • Salary Range: $96k - $157k
• Computer User Support Specialists
  • Education Level: Some college, no degree
  • Job Growth: +5%
  • Average Salary: $79k
  • Salary Range: $58k - $98k
• Computer and Information Research Scientists
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +22.7%
  • Average Salary: $187k
  • Salary Range: $137k - $213k
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +15.4%
  • Average Salary: $217k
  • Salary Range: $166k - $239k+
• Database Administrators and Architects
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +7.8%
  • Average Salary: $108k
  • Salary Range: $58k - $174k
• Information Security Analysts
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +31.5%
  • Average Salary: $140k
  • Salary Range: $101k - $170k
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +2.5%
  • Average Salary: $114k
  • Salary Range: $81k - $135k

Program Map

Computer and Information Sciences: Cybersecurity

Certificate of Achievement

20.0 - 21.0 Units

• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Program Pathway

• Summer 2024: 0.0 Units
  • MILE: Previous Knowledge Recommended
  • IT Support Specialist knowledge recommended
• Fall 2024: 10.0 - 10.5 Units
  • MAJ: CIS 170I - Cisco Network Security (3.5 Units)
  • MAJ: CIS 170L - Cybersecurity Fundamentals (3.5 Units)
  • MAJ: Major Course (3.0 - 3.5 Units)
  • MILE: Department Information
• Spring 2025: 10.0 - 10.5 Units
  • MAJ: CIS 170P - Introduction to Ethical Hacking (3.5 Units)
  • MAJ: CIS 170R - Computer and Digital Forensics (3.5 Units)
  • MAJ: Major Course (3.0 - 3.5 Units)
  • MILE: Certificate
  • Petition for Cybersecurity Certificate