7.3 Million
10 year Job Growth
$84,000
Avg. Starting Salary1
Issuing Authority
Issuing Authority Cisco
Cisco's broad range of routing, switching and security technologies remains a popular choice with organizations seeking to interconnect their business systems, critical services, and client connectivity. This is reflected in the growing demand for Cisco-competent employees and the rise in salary levels for candidates who can offer Cisco networking skills.
CCNA Certification Detail
Selecting the Right Training Option Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CCNA Certification Skills Gained
Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics- Describe the features and functions of the Cisco IOS Software
- Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
- Explore functions of routing
- Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
CCNA Career PathwaysAttainable Jobs
highest Paying
Cybersecurity Specialist
A Cybersecurity Specialist works on monitoring, controlling, and maintaining systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. They may work on examination of client computer systems, identification of weak points in security, development and implementation of new systems, and monitoring and response to security issues.
$66,000
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$97,000
Estimated Salary1
highest Paying
IT Manager
Responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the computer-related projects and tasks within the organization they work for. They sometimes help define the goals and targets of that organization, IT-wise, and help their place of employment attain those goals via the projects they implement.
$51000
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$130000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.