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Computer Support Specialist: where to study

Every U.S. school that awarded one of the 11 programs NCES links to this career in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.

Schools1,853
NCES IPEDS
IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A)National Center for Education Statistics
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21 Oct 2026
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States and territories55
Certificates · degrees to master's33,688 · 119,226Awarded 2023-24, first majors
Doctorates awarded1,812Research, professional and other
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    Programs that lead to this career

    The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 15-1231, 15-1232 to these programs. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors.

    NCES
    CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 CrosswalkNational Center for Education Statistics
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    21 Oct 2026
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    ProgramCIP codeAwards
    Agricultural Business Technology/Technician01.010635
    Computer Programming/Programmer, General11.020111,319
    Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst11.05012,987
    Computer Science11.070178,273
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications11.090113,728
    Cloud Computing11.09021,229
    Network and System Administration/Administrator11.10014,689
    System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager11.10021,892
    Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance11.100337,918
    Computer Support Specialist11.10064,859
    Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant51.0709117

    By award level: (awards, not schools).

    Largest programs by awards

    Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.

    SchoolLocationTypeAwards
    Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT4-year · Private nonprofit6,135
    Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH4-year · Private nonprofit2,324
    Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette, IN4-year · Public2,035
    University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi, MD4-year · Public1,882
    MyComputerCareer at RaleighRaleigh, NC2-year · Private for-profit1,800
    University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA4-year · Private nonprofit1,572
    Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ4-year · Public1,570
    University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL4-year · Public1,555
    University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO4-year · Public1,435
    Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg, ID4-year · Private nonprofit1,261

    Schools in each state

    How many schools in each state awarded one of these programs in 2023-24. Each state page lists all of its schools with cost and completion.

    Registered Apprenticeship

    A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a model of apprenticeship validated by the Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency

    USDOL
    What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program?U.S. Department of Labor (Apprenticeship.gov)
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    21 Oct 2026
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    . The U.S. Department of Labor lists 11 apprenticeship occupations as approved for Registered Apprenticeship under this career's SOC code. Terms are hours of on-the-job learning as DOL lists them.
    USDOL
    Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term)U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov)
    Checked
    21 Oct 2026

    Linked from apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-occupations. Term lengths are hours of on-the-job learning; time-based programs list one figure, hybrid programs a range.

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    Apprenticeship occupation (DOL title)RAPIDS codeO*NET occupationTerm (hours)
    Cloud Operations Specialist 12085Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Competency-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–2500
    Time-Based 2000
    Cloud Operations Specialist 22086Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Hybrid 2000–2500
    Time-Based 2000
    Competency-Based 2000
    Cloud Support Specialist3020Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231.00)Competency-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–2500
    Time-Based 2000
    COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST1131Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Hybrid 2008–2312
    COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST-DESKTOP SUPPORT TECH2018Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Hybrid 2120–2464
    Competency-Based 2120
    Time-Based 2120
    Customer Service Tech Support3031Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Time-Based 4000
    Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST2024Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Competency-Based 2000
    Time-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–2200
    HELP DESK TECHNICIAN1131Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Competency-Based 2000
    Time-Based 2008
    IT Generalist1059Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Hybrid 2880–3600
    Competency-Based 2000
    Time-Based 2880
    IT Generalist (NOF)1059Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232.00)Time-Based 2000
    Competency-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–3000
    Junior Cloud Engineer (NOF)3048Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231.00)Competency-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–4000
    Time-Based 2000

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    About this list

    Programs: the career's SOC code(s) in the NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk. Schools and awards: NCES IPEDS C2024_A (2023-24, first majors), limited to schools that the College Scorecard file of 15 Oct 2026 lists as operating and approved for federal aid (U.S. territories included). It shows which schools award a program, not accreditation, quality or admission chances: check program accreditation with the accreditor and the school with DAPIP. Some careers need a state license; see the career page.
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