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Today’s businesses require highly skilled individuals in the area of computers and information systems. The Information Systems degree and certificates will provide students with skills necessary in today's tech world. Students will learn concepts to assist in detailed and overall business processes and technology to manage data and information giving them a competitive edge and expertise to assist businesses in every industry and discipline.

This certificate prepares graduates for the following possible careers paths:  Administrative Assistant, Business Office Information Management Specialist, Data Entry Operator, Data Entry Clerk, Data Information Assistant, Digital Document Creation Specialist, Digital Document Management Specialist, Executive Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Clerk, Office Information Management Specialist, Receptionist, Software Application Specialist, Secretary, and Typist.

Application Software Specialist Certificate Program Layout  (18 credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics:

United States:

Hourly: 10% = $17.59; 25% = $21.79; Median = $27.83, 75% = $35.44; 90% = $45.63

Yearly: 10% = $36,580; 25% = $34,45,330; Median = $57,890, 75% = $73,720; 90% = $94,920

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $18.83; 25% = $22.49; Median = $27.88, 75% = $33.65; 90% = $39.62

Yearly: 10% = $39,170; 25% = $46,780; Median = $57,990, 75% = $69,990; 90% = $82,400

Possible jobs for graduates with this certificate include Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, Business Office Information Management Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Data Entry Operator, Office Manager, Business Manager, or Small Business Owner. 

Business Computing Certificate Program Layout (21 Credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics:

United States:

Hourly: 10% = $13.95; 25% = $16.63; Median = $20.75, 75% = $24.28; 90% = $29.14

Yearly: 10% = $29,010; 25% = $34,590; Median = $43,160, 75% = $50,500; 90% = $60,610

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $15.15; 25% = $16.95; Median = $19.52, 75% = $22.94; 90% = $25.20

Yearly: 10% = $31,510; 25% = $35,260; Median = $40,600, 75% = $47,700; 90% = $52,420

Possible jobs for graduates in the Cybersecurity field may find employment include Entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst, Entry-level Cybersecurity Specialist, Entry-level Information Security Analyst, Entry-level Information System Security Professional, Entry-level Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist, Entry-level Security Operations Center Analyst, Security Management Assistant, and Entry-level Threat Level/Penetration Tester.

Cybersecurity Certificate Program Layout (31 credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics or Zip Recruiter where identified.

United States: 

Hourly: 25% = $28.85; Median = $54.31, 75% = $69.95; 90% = $89.18

Yearly: 25% $60,000; Median $112,974, 75% $145,500; 90% $185,500 (amounts via ziprecruiter)

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $25.19; 25% = $37.50; Median = $49.00, 75% = $57.77; 90% = $67.48

Yearly: 10% = $52,392; 25% = $78,828; Median = $102,738, 75% = $120,165; 90% = $140,352 (amounts via ziprecruiter)

Possible jobs for graduates with this certificate include Digital and Social Media Planner, Digital and Social Media Specialist, Digital Document Creation Specialist, Digital Engagement, Digital Marketing Assistant, Digital Media Consultant, Digital Media Support Specialist, and Digital Media Strategist.

Digital Media and Web Design Certificate Program Layout (17 credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics:

United States: 

Hourly: 10% - $18.53; 25% = $27.51; Median = $38.41, 75% = $60.63; 90% = $80.87

Yearly: 10% $38,550; 25% = $57,220; Median $79,890, 75% $126,110; 90% $168,200

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $11.75; 25% = $14.11; Median = $18.53, 75% = $32,83; 90% = $51.28

Yearly: 10% = $24,440; 25% = $29,350; Median = $38,550, 75% = $68,290; 90% =$106,670

Possible careers include Help Desk Assistant, Help Desk Professional, IT Support Assistant, Information System Security Officer, Information Technology Assistant, and Information Technology Support Specialist, 

Help Desk/IT Support Specialist Certificate Program Layout (22 credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics.

United States: 

Hourly: 10% - $16.45; 25% = $18.93; Median = $23.93, 75% = $32.76; 90% = $43.72

Yearly: 10% $34,220; 25% = $39,380; Median $49,770, 75% $68,130; 90% $91,060

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $14.43; 25% = $18.30; Median = $23.24, 75% = $28.90; 90% = $36.90

Yearly: 10% = $30,020; 25% = $38,050; Median = $48,340, 75% = $60,110; 90% =$76,760

Possible jobs for students graduating with this certificate include Medical Information Specialist, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Insurance Coder, and Medical Billing Clerk. 

Medical Information Systems Certificate Program Layout (20 credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics:

United States: 

Hourly: 10% - $12.41; 25% = $14.42; Median = $18.14, 75% = $22.97; 90% = $28.49

Yearly: 10% $25,810; 25% = $29,900; Median $37,740, 75% $47,720; 90% $59,250

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $11.35; 25% = $13.95; Median = $14.38, 75% = $18.01; 90% = $22.82

Yearly: 10% = $23,610; 25% = $29,020; Median = $29,920, 75% = $37,460; 90% =$47,460

Possible jobs for graduates of this certificate include Digital and Social Media Planner, Digital and Social Media Specialist, Digital Media Consultant, Digital Media Support Specialist, Digital Media Strategist, Social Media Consultant, and Social Media Strategist.

Social Media Certificate Program Layout (16 credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics:

United States: 

Hourly: 10% - $17.04; 25% = $21.32; Median = $27.88, 75% = $37.00; 90% = $48.52

Yearly: 10% $34,430; 25% = $44,350; Median $57,990, 75% $76,970; 90% $100,920

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $13.35; 25% = $16.81; Median = $21.87, 75% = $25.34; 90% = $27.69

Yearly: 10% = $27,760; 25% = $34,960; Median = $45,500, 75% = $51,710; 90% = $57,600

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level and/or advanced positions such as Web Designer, Web Developer, or Web Editor. 

Web Programming Certificate Program Layout (24 credits)

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics:

United States:

Hourly: 10% = $19.45; 25% = $26.92; Median = $37.78, 75% = $52.19; 90% = $69.56

Yearly: 10% = $40,460; 25% = $55,909; Median = $78,580, 75% = $108,550; 90% = $144,690

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $20.09; 25% = $23.07; Median = $27.11, 75% = $33.20; 90% = $40.04

Yearly: 10% = $41,790; 25% = $47,990; Median = $56,390, 75% = $69,050; 90% = $83,280

Possible careers include Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, Business Office Information Management Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Data Entry Operator, Data Entry Clerk, Data Information Assistant, Digital and Social Media Planner, Digital and Social Media Specialist, Digital and Web Content Designer (not development), Digital Document Creation Specialist, Digital Document Management Specialist, Digital Engagement, Digital Marketing Assistant, Digital Media Consultant, Digital Media Support Specialist, Digital Media Strategist, Executive Assistant, Filing Clerk, Help Desk Professional, Information Clerk, Information Assistant, Information System Security Officer, Information Technology Assistant, Information Technology Support Specialist, Medical Information Specialist, Medical Office Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Clerk, Office Information Management Specialist, Office Manager, Receptionist, Secretary, Social Media Consultant, Social Media Strategist, Software Application Specialist, Switchboard Operator, Teller, Typist, Word Processor, and Word Processing Specialist.

Information Systems AAS Program Layout

State and National Wages based on the US Labor Statistics:

United States:

Hourly: 10% = $22.80; 25% = $30.09; Median = $46.90, 75% = $61.55; 90% = $78.67

Yearly: 10% = $47,430; 25% = $62,590; Median = $97,540, 75% = $128,030; 90% = $163.640

Wyoming: 

Hourly: 10% = $18.47; 25% = $23,24; Median = $29,74, 75% = $38,55; 90% = $49.23

Yearly: 10% = $38,420; 25% = $48,340; Median = $61,870, 75% = $80,190; 90% = $102,390