Network Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Focuses on the use of computer technology and information management methods to solve business problems. Designed to prepare students for designing, implementing, and administering networks in the business environment.
Established in 2002
CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
60 Weeks ( 750.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,280.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $1,564.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,844.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Network Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Focuses on the use of computer technology and information management methods to solve business problems. Designed to prepare students for designing, implementing, and administering networks in the business environment.
Established in 2002
CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
60 Weeks ( 750.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,280.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $1,564.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,844.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction