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fenixataris182

What type of job do you think someone could get if they only had an associates degree in Computer Information Systems

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I wouldn't get my hopes up if that's all you have.

Maybe an entry level tech support job...but even then, they may want an A+ and/or a Network+ cert.

/usr

I just read my post over. I didn't mean for it to come across negatively.

By all means, don't give up no matter what. Apply for as many jobs as you can. You may be able to find an entry level job at a local shop or something.

garv221

CIS or any degree in IT isn't going to get you a whole lot right outta college. Give it time, but a degree for sure is a step in the right direction.

NPA24

A degree slightly helped me but my 1-2 years of experience and certs was more favorable in my search. Most recruiters just look for those 4 letter acronyms and certs with the + symbol next to it. But never give up cause it's worth it in the long run. Don't let your degree go to waste as I see it. Just pick up some books and get a cert.

garv221

fenixataris182 wrote:

What type of job do you think someone could get if they only had an associates degree in Computer Information Systems

I just re-read your post. I got an admin position with a year left on my Associates & no certs for a small to medium size business.

TeKniques

I have 2 associates degrees. One in Computer Science and the other in Computer Network Technology and I have the certs listed in my profile. I just now got my first ENTRY level IT job on a help desk.

Bottom line ... the job market is tough, but don't give up you will find something to start out and have room to grow. At least the job I got pays well and has room to advance. Good luck in your job search and don't give up on your degree.

benjiga69

Hello everyone,

I am currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I am leaning towards Information Security. The University I am going to attend is in Oregon and they offer a Bachelor's degree in CS. The CS specific degree is CSIA(Computer Security & Information Assurance). It is a branch of Computer Forensics. The program is funded by several Large IT companies w/CISCO being one of them. I have read some articles on computer forensics and it sounds like an interesting career. However I have not heard alot about the field in very many of the forums I ascribe to. I am just curious if anyone has any useful knowledge of the fairly new Computer Forensics industry-like what type of pay it invovles, jobs, ect. From what I can gather it seems to be a pretty indepth degree/career involving a susbstancial amount of computer programming and various internet/networking skills. I assume that the types of positions for this degree would be something like government related; CIA/FBI, ect. At any rate it sounds very interesting. I would appreciate any feedback on this subject.

Thanks

iremide

im a mathematics undergrad and ill like to go in IT but i dont know which of the certification i should take