Network & Computer Systems Administrator: where to study
Every U.S. school that awarded one of the 3 programs NCES links to this career in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.
NCES IPEDS
- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
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Filter by state, program, award level and type of school. Each result links to the school's College Navigator profile (costs, admissions, graduation rates) and its own site.
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Programs that lead to this career
The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 15-1244 to these programs. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors. NCES
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| Program | CIP code | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11.0101 | 67,011 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 11.1001 | 4,689 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 11.1003 | 37,918 |
By award level: (awards, not schools).
Largest programs by awards
Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| School | Location | Type | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Atlanta, GA | 4-year · Public | 4,556 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 3,702 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 2,628 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | 4-year · Public | 2,548 |
| Purdue University Global | West Lafayette, IN | 4-year · Public | 1,870 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 1,845 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | 4-year · Public | 1,504 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 4-year · Public | 1,356 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 4-year · Public | 1,228 |
| New York University | New York, NY | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 1,170 |
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.
- Alabama40 schools
- Alaska1 school
- Arizona30 schools
- Arkansas27 schools
- California97 schools
- Colorado21 schools
- Connecticut15 schools
- Delaware3 schools
- District of Columbia5 schools
- Florida71 schools
- Georgia50 schools
- Hawaii3 schools
- Idaho9 schools
- Illinois57 schools
- Indiana26 schools
- Iowa16 schools
- Kansas15 schools
- Kentucky32 schools
- Louisiana12 schools
- Maine11 schools
- Maryland34 schools
- Massachusetts37 schools
- Michigan44 schools
- Minnesota34 schools
- Mississippi16 schools
- Missouri31 schools
- Montana7 schools
- Nebraska14 schools
- Nevada7 schools
- New Hampshire11 schools
- New Jersey41 schools
- New Mexico14 schools
- New York71 schools
- North Carolina20 schools
- North Dakota10 schools
- Ohio44 schools
- Oklahoma36 schools
- Oregon20 schools
- Pennsylvania89 schools
- Rhode Island5 schools
- South Carolina29 schools
- South Dakota10 schools
- Tennessee16 schools
- Texas100 schools
- Utah18 schools
- Vermont4 schools
- Virginia49 schools
- Washington25 schools
- West Virginia18 schools
- Wisconsin32 schools
- Wyoming5 schools
Registered Apprenticeship
A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a model of apprenticeship validated by the Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency 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.USDOL
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| Apprenticeship occupation (DOL title) | RAPIDS code | O*NET occupation | Term (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFORMATION ASSURANCE SPECIALIST | 1060 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244.00) | Hybrid 6000–7500 Competency-Based 6000 |
| Information Technology Specialist | 1132 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244.00) | Competency-Based 2000 Time-Based 2782 |
| IT Systems Administrator | 3022 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244.00) | Competency-Based 2000 Hybrid 2000–3000 Time-Based 2000 |
| Network And Computer Systems Administrator (Alternate Title: IT Specialist) | 1132 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244.00) | Hybrid 2060–3032 |
| Network Support Technician | 1132 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244.00) | Competency-Based 2000 |
| Systems Administrator | 1132 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244.00) | Competency-Based 2000 |
| Systems Administrator (NOF) | 3022 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244.00) | Competency-Based 2000 Hybrid 2000–3000 Time-Based 2000 |
Search open apprenticeship jobs on Apprenticeship.gov · What a Registered Apprenticeship is
About this list
Where these facts come from
Official and primary sources only, each checked on the date shown. Rules on testing, aid, licensing and immigration change, so confirm a detail with its source before you rely on it.
- IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A) · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- College Scorecard data, Most Recent Institution-Level file (release of 15 Oct 2026) · U.S. Department of Education checked 2026-10-21
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020, code file · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term) · U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov) checked 2026-10-21
- College Navigator · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-07