College of Technology

Information Technology Systems

Program Description

Information technology systems technicians maintain, service, and repair computer equipment and computer peripherals. They also install and trouble-shoot and maintain computer networks.

Certificates & Degrees

Information Technology Systems/Computer Network Technician
Technical Certificate
Advanced Technical Certificate
Information Technology Systems/Information Systems Technician
Associate of Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Options & Length:

  • Program begins in August and January and is 4 1/2 semesters which includes one summer session
  • Admits 32 students each year
  • Typical classroom hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 days per week
  • The program consists of several CISCO systems courses and is a recognized CISCO Academy.

Paying for College

You may apply for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans to help finance your college education. When you pay registration fees, you are a student of Idaho State University with the privileges and responsibilities of a college student.

Gainful Employment

Program Information
Admissions Information: Click Here
CIP Code: 110901

Cost of Attendance
Certificate: Advanced Technical Certificate - Computer Network Technician
Tuition and Fees: $13,657.50*
Books and Supplies: $0.00
Room and Board $6,439.50**
Total: $20,097.00**
Certificate: Technical Certificate - Computer Network Technician
Tuition and Fees: $6,070.00*
Books and Supplies: $0.00
Room and Board $2,862.00**
Total: $8,932.00**

Completion Time
Certificate: Advanced Technical Certificate - Computer Network Technician
Normal Program Length: 4.5 Sem.
2010-2011 Completers: 0
Number Completed in Normal Time: NR
Normal Completion Rate (from the time students enrolled at ISU): NR
Program Completion Rate (from the time students enrolled in program classes): NR
Certificate: Technical Certificate - Computer Network Technician
Normal Program Length: 2 Sem.
2010-2011 Completers: 0
Number Completed in Normal Time: NR
Normal Completion Rate (from the time students enrolled at ISU): NR
Program Completion Rate (from the time students enrolled in program classes): NR

Employment Information
Jobs Related to These Programs
Occupations with each program area were identified using Department of Labor ONET Crosswalks.
Placement Rate: ***

NR On-time completion rates are not reported for programs with fewer than 10 completers in order to protect student privacy.

* Based on 2012-13 full-time, Idaho resident tuition and fee schedule.

** Based on 2012-13 double occupancy rates and 100 meal plus flex money plan.

*** Based on completer placement data from the 2010-2011 fiscal year submitted January 15, 2011 to the Idaho State Division of Professional-Technical Education (ISDPTE). Positive placement is defined by the ISDPTE as completers enrolled in the military, employed in a related training, employed in a field unrelated to training, or pursing additional education.