Networking & Cyber Security

Pathway: Business, Management, Marketing, & Technology

Hack the future and launch your success

Get hands-on with the tools and technology that drive our world as you build and secure computers and networks. If you’re curious about how electronic devices and systems work, are great at solving puzzles and problems, or are interested in gaming, this could be the program for you.

Come join us and:

Figure out how devices actually work
Create and repair networks and computer systems
Level up your leadership, teamwork and communication skills
Build and troubleshoot PCs
Understand security threats and how to shut them down
Explore opportunities for paid internships
Discover how to earn a free college degree through the program!

Learn to Use

Tools & Equipment

Here are some of the tools that you'll learn to use in this course:

Computers
Mobile Devices
Routers/Switches/Access Points
Servers

Earn Certifications

Available Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn certifications in:

A+
Critical Career Skills: Professional Communication
GRCC CyberSecurity Certificate, Computer Science
Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Network+
Security+
Tech+

Earn College Credit

Earn a College Degree!

Students in this program have the opportunity to enroll in the Launch U Early Middle College program and earn an associate degree in IT in partnership with Grand Rapids Community College, all for FREE!

Even if you don't pursue the associate degree, you can still potentially gain:

Up to 24 free college credits*

The number of possible credits vary by college.

*Students must meet minimum requirements.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Possible Career Options & Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in Networking & Cyber Security careers covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

Computer, ATM, Office Machine Repairer
Entry Level: $35,710 | Median: $47,570 | High End: $76,040
Computer User Support Specialist
Entry Level: $38,150 | Median: $56,240 | High End: $84,940
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Tool Programmer
Entry Level: $50,070 | Median: $64,640 | High End: $93,950

With additional college and/or advanced certifications:

Computer Programmer
Entry Level: $35,600 | Median: $65,860 | High End: $127,850
Computer Network Support Specialist
Entry Level: $40,250 | Median: $65,900 | High End: $108,250
Network & Computer Systems Administrator
Entry Level: $63,100 | Median: $92,750 | High End: $133,900
Information Security Engineer
Entry Level: $51,440 | Median: $105,680 | High End: $160,830
Computer & Information Systems Manager
Entry Level: $99,270 | Median: $163,760 | High End: $232,870

* Note: Job titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net (as of 2026).