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Request InformationComputers are great when they work, right? Train to be a valued computer support technician who is an expert at troubleshooting and an appreciated, go-to computer geek. You could be that technology lifesaver who ensures that systems work as planned – at work and at home!
Computer Support Technician students learn by doing. Get your hands on computer brains, guts and lifelines as you learn installation, management, and troubleshooting for all kinds of businesses. Thanks to recent support of a Rural Information Technology Alliance grant, Ridgewater has some of the most advanced equipment and facilities for computer students. Ridgewater utilizes an advanced set of servers with VMWare virtualization software and virtual labs. This allows students to learn virtualized resource management in the cloud and to work on different operating systems. Gaining industry certifications is convenient because Ridgewater is an official testing site for such certifications as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). Gain broad experience to be among the most marketable Computer Support Technician graduates.
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If you love change and challenges, and you want to be in an in-demand industry with endless opportunities and potential growth, Computer Support Technician may be the career for you!
Potential Careers for Graduates | Entry Level Annual Wage 2018 | Median Annual Wage 2018 | Projected Growth Rate 2016-2026 | Projected Regional Job Openings 2016-2026 |
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Computer Programmers | $56,098 | $76,918 | -2% | 80 |
Software Developers, Applications | $45,178 | $78,520 | 21% | 100 |
Computer Systems Analysts | $54,954 | $80,912 | 16% | 100 |
Software Developers, Systems Software | $58,739 | $103,626 | 6% | 40 |
Computer User Support Specialist | $32,614 | $51,584 | 5% | 544 |
Computer Network Support Specialists | $54,496 | N/A | N/A |
Title | Credits | Location |
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Computer Support Technician AAS Degree | 60 credits | Hutchinson Willmar Online |
Computer Support Technician Diploma | 50 credits | Hutchinson Willmar Online |
Helpdesk Technician Certificate | 30 credits | Hutchinson Willmar Online |
Linux Administrator Certificate | 20 credits | Hutchinson Willmar Online |
Title | Credits | Location |
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Computer Support Technician AAS Degree | 60 credits | Hutchinson Willmar |
Computer Support Technician Diploma | 50 credits | Hutchinson Willmar |
Helpdesk Technician Certificate | 30 credits | Hutchinson Willmar |
Linux Administrator Certificate | 20 credits | Hutchinson |
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