Network Administrator

Careers / Network Administrator

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Install and support computer network infrastructure

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Typical Education

Associate

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Annual Openings

18,200

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Median Salary

$95,360

10-Year Job Outlook

→ 3%Stable

Projected employment change 2023-2033 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Schools

Programs

$46k

Avg Earnings

Regions

Reading the Numbers

Earnings/yr

Median salary 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard)

ROI %

Return on investment: (Earnings − Debt) ÷ Debt. Higher = better payoff.

Debt

Median total student debt at graduation for this program

Net Price

Annual cost after grants/scholarships (avg for all students at school)

How to Get There

Multiple educational paths can lead to a career as a Network Administrator. Explore programs by credential level below.

Certificate16 programs

Champlain College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Burlington, VT • Northeast

$73,588/yr

+219.9% ROI

$23,000 debt

American University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Washington, DC • Southeast

$50,957/yr

+473.8% ROI

$8,881 debt

American Public University System

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Charles Town, WV • Southeast

$50,957/yr

+473.8% ROI

$8,881 debt

Austin Community College District

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Austin, TX • Southwest

$49,424/yr

+280.2% ROI

$12,999 debt

Asher College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Sacramento, CA • West

$47,168/yr

+280.8% ROI

$12,387 debt

+11 more Certificate programs available

Associate26 programs

Bunker Hill Community College

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Boston, MA • Northeast

$53,145/yr

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Alexandria, MN • Midwest

$49,706/yr

Charter College

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Anchorage, AK • Northwest

$47,463/yr

+129% ROI

$20,722 debt

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Eau Claire, WI • Midwest

$47,268/yr

+320.2% ROI

$11,250 debt

Austin Community College District

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Austin, TX • Southwest

$46,969/yr

+345.2% ROI

$10,550 debt

+21 more Associate programs available

Bachelor's15 programs

Capella University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Minneapolis, MN • Midwest

$86,085/yr

+172.3% ROI

$31,613 debt

Bentley University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Waltham, MA • Northeast

$75,443/yr

+204.9% ROI

$24,747 debt

Champlain College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Burlington, VT • Northeast

$72,652/yr

+169.1% ROI

$27,000 debt

Charter Oak State College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

New Britain, CT • Northeast

$68,659/yr

Bellevue University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Bellevue, NE • Midwest

$67,678/yr

+239.7% ROI

$19,922 debt

+10 more Bachelor's programs available

Master's8 programs

Champlain College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Burlington, VT • Northeast

$106,285/yr

Capitol Technology University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Laurel, MD • Southeast

$104,008/yr

Carnegie Mellon University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Pittsburgh, PA • Northeast

$103,148/yr

+98.5% ROI

$51,970 debt

Alabama A & M University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Normal, AL • Southeast

$98,129/yr

Bellevue University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Bellevue, NE • Midwest

$96,430/yr

+147% ROI

$39,039 debt

+3 more Master's programs available

Doctoral1 program

Capella University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Minneapolis, MN • Midwest

$152,737/yr

+86% ROI

$82,138 debt

Post-doc1 program

Capella University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Minneapolis, MN • Midwest

$79,932/yr

+91.1% ROI

$41,838 debt

Schools by Region

Compare programs across different regions to find the best fit for you.

Midwest18 programs

Avg earnings: $51,873/yr

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

$152,737

+86%

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

$96,430

+147%

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Career outlook data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Program earnings and ROI from College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Earnings represent median income 1 year after graduation. ROI is calculated as (Earnings - Debt) / Debt.