CNSE: Technical Support Specialist
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in CNSE: Technical Support Specialist, students must complete a minimum of 20-22 units. The Technical Support Specialist program offers training in the fundamentals of computer hardware, networking, and software applications. The program is oriented towards hands-on courses in order to prepare students for employment in the computer service and support industry. Computer support specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to customers and other users. This occupational group includes technical support specialists and help-desk technicians.
CNSE: Technical Support Specialist Pathways
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Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 80,670
- High salary: 232,120
- Average salary: 140910
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 104,450
- High salary: 0
- Average salary: 171200
Computer Network Architects
Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 79,520
- High salary: 198,030
- Average salary: 130390
All Careers in CNSE: Technical Support Specialist (34)
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 171,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Hardware Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 155,020 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 140,910 |
| Database Architects | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 135,980 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 135,980 |
| Software Developers | - n/a | Rising | 133,080 |
| Computer Network Architects | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 130,390 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | - n/a | Rising | 130,390 |
| Nurse Practitioners | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 129,210 |
| Information Security Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after college | Rising | 124,910 |
| Mathematicians | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 121,680 |
| Medical & Health Services Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 117,960 |
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Data Scientists | - n/a | Rising | 112,590 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Information Security Engineers | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Penetration Testers | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 106,120 |
| Database Administrators | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 104,620 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 102,610 |
| Project Management Specialists | - n/a | Rising | 100,750 |
| Web & Digital Interface Designers | - n/a | Rising | 98,090 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 96,690 |
| Operations Research Analysts | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 91,290 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 79,350 |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 78,630 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 73,340 |
| Health Information Technologists & Medical Registrars | - n/a | Rising | 67,310 |
| Health Education Specialists | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 63,000 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Stable | 60,340 |
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