Information Technology

CYBERSECURITY & NETWORKING

Exciting careers in a critical industry. Keep computers safe from cyberattacks and breaches—find vulnerabilities and strengthen the essential infrastructure in the government and private sector. Help fight cybercrime!

More than 15,000 open positions are projected annually in Washington State in cybersecurity and networking in the next ten years, from entry-level analysts and testers to engineers and senior information security officers. 

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Our hands-on award-winning programs are recognized by the Aspen Institute for Excellence and Equity in STEM education and will give you the technical knowledge, practical skills, and interpersonal communication techniques employers want and prepare you for the highly regarded industry certification exams.

GRC curriculum aligns with the workforce education framework by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education. 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & DATA SCIENCE

Learn programming languages. Design, develop, and test web applications and build practical software tools for various platforms. Work with big data, machine learning, game development, web development and support, data modeling, and analytics.

Always be in high demand - strong growth in the job market is projected for the next ten years, from entry level web and software developers to senior software engineers and architects. Software developer is consistently ranked among the top five best jobs. 

EARN FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATES TO SHOW YOUR SKILLS.  STACK THE CERTIFICATES AND GENERAL EDUCATON CLASSES TO COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE.

 

Choose your program

Degrees and certificates you can afford. Classes online and on campus, part- or full-time to fit your schedule. Technical courses for hands-on knowledge. Minimum requirements for math and science.

WE WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED

Small class sizes make it easy to ask questions and get to know your professors and peers. We will connect you with academic, financial, and community resources to help you reach your goals.

How much does it cost?

Tuition and fees vary. Cost estimate based on the Washington state resident student tuition for one term.

ProgramTOTAL per termCREDITSTUITION/FEESBOOKS AND LABS
Associates AAS-T $2505 15-17 $1640/$295 $570
Bachelor's BAS $3705 15-17 $2620/$515 $570

 

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Computer and Information Technology Occupations career outlook and earnings

OccupationInformation Security AnalystComputer Support SpecialistSoftware Developer/Analyst
Median Pay 2021 $102,600 per year/$49.33 hour $57,910 per year/$27.84 hour $109,020 per year/$52.41 hour
Job Outlook 2021-2031 35% growth - faster than average 6% growth - average 25% growth - faster than average

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Got a question? Let's talk.

Katie Markham

BAS Program Manager
IT Cybersecurity & Networking 

itdegrees@greenriver.edu 

Niki Nelson

AAS-T Program Manager 
IT Cybersecurity & Networking 

itdegrees@greenriver.edu 

MEET THE TEAM

Cybersecurity and Networking

 

Andy Orr

BAS Program manager
Software Development and Data Analytics

software@greenriver.edu

MEET THE TEAM

Software Development and Data Analytics

 

ENROLL TODAY!

Apply online to our award-winning IT & Cybersecurity program

 

 

 

 

Program details

Start building your career in the exciting world of technology today!

Bachelor of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

Certificates

 

 

 

 

How much does it cost?

You can complete each degree in just six terms (18 months).

costs per term Washington state residents
Fifteen to seventeen credits full time student Washington state resident estimated tuition and fees, books and labs.
DEGREE PROGRAMTOTAL CREDITSTUITION/FEESBOOKS AND LABS
Associates  AAS-T$250515-17$1640/$295$570
Bachelor's  BAS $3705 15-17 $2620/$515 $570

 

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