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Computer and Information Sciences: Networking and Security Option, Associate in Science
at Northern Essex Community College · 45 credits
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$6,732
In-state tuition / yr
21%
Graduate on time
$40,197
Median earnings after
59%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
4 transfer directly2 count as electives7 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 13 required courses at Northern Essex Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Requirements
- Not offered this termData ManagementCIS 113 · 4 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termInformation SecurityCIS 115 · 4 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroduction to LinuxCIS 117 · 1 credit
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Computer ScienceCIS 140 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termProgramming for ITCIS 153 · 4 credits
- Not offered this termAdvanced Computer SecurityCIS 215 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termLinux AdministrationCIS 245 · 4 credits
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Information TechnologyCTN 110 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termComputer Networks ICTN 201 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termComputer Networks IICTN 222 · 4 credits
- Not offered this termComputer Networks IIICTN 223 · 4 credits
- Not offered this termEnglish Composition IENG 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termEnglish Composition IIENG 102 · 3 creditsTransfers
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.