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GraduateSmart
$139K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+12%
Job Growth
179K+
Total Jobs
Design, implement, and manage computer networks including LANs, WANs, and cloud networks. Essential infrastructure role in every organization.
$80K
Starting
$139K
Average
$198K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Networking
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Technology & Computer Science
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+12%
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Pay range
$80K–$198K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+12%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
179K
in 2024
Faster than average
Above-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 179K to 201K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS 'Computer Network Architects' (15-1241). Median $130,390; 12% growth; 179,200 jobs.