It’s possible to learn the very basics of computer networking on your own, but developing professional skills best requires formalized education.
Going back to school and taking college-level classes is never easy. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging, but we offer support every step of the way. If you have the interest and aptitude, completing the program will be a rewarding, fulfilling challenge.
Many employers will prefer to hire candidates who have a degree. That’s because they need team members who have demonstrated knowledge and experience with specific types of products, programming languages, and processes.
Find out what classes you will take in a computer networking bachelor's degree program
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2022 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.