School and Ranking Information
Hayward, CA, students seeking an education in network security can choose from about six colleges within 25 miles of this city. Most of these institutions are public 2-year schools. Based on student population, program levels and number of credentials awarded, the following school is considered one of the top schools in the Hayward area for network security:
- Winner: The City College of San Francisco's main campus sits about 20 miles northwest of Hayward, CA, and it offers certificate and associate's degree programs related to network security. The college has the largest enrollment among 2-year schools in the Hayward area with network security studies.
School Info Chart
| Category | City College of San Francisco |
|---|---|
| Distinction | Ranked among the largest community colleges in the United States* |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| School Type | 2-year, public |
| Tuition & Fees (2013-2014) | Undergrad: $1,274 (in-state); $6,748 (out-of-state)** |
| Network Security Degrees Offered | Certificate; Associate's |
| Network Security Degrees Awarded (all levels) in 2012-2013 | 50** |
| Most Popular Network Security Degree Level in 2012-2013 | Associate's (32 awarded)** |
| Undergraduate Graduation Rate (in 150% of normal degree time) for 2010 Entering Class | 31%** |
| Noteworthy | Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges; offers more than 70 computer labs and 2,100 computers* |
Sources: *City College of San Francisco; **NCES College Navigator.
City College of San Francisco
- Traditional classroom, online and hybrid formats available
- Network security studies prepare graduates to take CompTIA Security+ exam
The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is a 2-year public community college that offers more than 150 undergraduate certificate, degree and occupational training programs. Its main campus is found in San Francisco at the Ocean Campus, but CCSF also has ten others situated in the Bay area and serves almost 100,000 students on all campuses. CCSF offers six academic schools, once of which is the School of Science and Mathematics. Housed within that school are 12 departments, including the Department of Computer Networking and Information Technology.
This department offers network security training through its Certificate of Accomplishment in Network Security and Associate in Science in Computer Networking and Information Technology (CNIT) programs. Coursework in these programs cover the basics of network security, including how to prevent cyber-attacks on computer software programs, routers, email, servers and operating systems. Courses cover ethical hacking, firewalls, basics of networks and computer forensics.
