Network Administrators are essential IT professionals in securing computer systems
and networks, ensuring information flows effectively within an organization's communication
systems.
In our program, you'll develop skills to make you efficient in network security and project management.
A degree in network administration can prepare you for a career in cybersecurity, IT support, network architecture, database administration and web development.
Job responsibilities include:
- Installing and supporting an organization's network system
- Monitoring the network to ensure availability to all system users
- Network security
- Installing applications
- Testing and distributing software upgrades
- Monitoring daily activity
- Enforcing licensing agreements
- Developing a storage management program
- Providing backups and disaster recovery
Program details
Our programs prepare you for careers in network administration. In addition to the
network administration associate's degree, Delta also offers an entry-level advanced
certificate. We call this a laddered program because the courses you take for the
certificate count toward the next step up—the associate's degree.
Degree info
Network Administration
- Time & credits
- 5 semesters
63 credits - Course information
- In-person/online
- Online
Blended
- Estimated tuition & fees
- $10,665 (in-district)
$16,710 (out-of-district)
$17,425 (out-of-state)
Network Administration
- Time & credits
- 4 semesters
34 credits - Course information
- In-person/online
- Online
Blended
- Estimated tuition & fees
- $5,634 (in-district)
$8,796 (out-of-district)
$9,170 (out-of-state)
Transfer
One of the best things about Delta College is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.
Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide associate-to-bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. Check out what's available in this career field.
Job outlook
Interested in a career in network administration? Learn more about our region’s employment
outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing
the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
Earn a career credential
and credit toward your degree.
Delta College offers free career credentials designed to give you the skills you need to propel you toward a high-wage, high-demand job in the region. These classes can be laddered into an existing academic certificate or degree—meaning, you can receive a career credential certificate of completion and have it count toward credited academic classes. This will accelerate your progress toward degree completion at Delta College.
You can earn credits toward your degree in network administration by completing the following career credential:
"I liked that we had hands-on experiences with Cisco, Linux and different Windows
server systems. Delta keeps up with the recent technology." Nichole Knoll
Network Administration student
Get started at Delta
Contact us
Program Coordinator
Kevin Wyzkiewicz
Business and Technology Division
A068
kmwyzkie@delta.edu
989-686-9127
