PC Maintenance Technology
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Penn Foster College’s affordable, online Associate Degree in PC Maintenance Technology can help you gain the skills and confidence to move toward a career in IT support and computer repair — around your schedule, anytime, anywhere. Your lessons include information on laptop repair, computer applications, PC operating systems, PC hardware, network protocols and internetworking, Internet security, database technology, and even a course to help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
12 Months
Costs
$900
Leads to
$47k careers
Example Career
Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Other Careers
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$29,250
$47,040
$73,050
$14.06
$22.62
$35.12
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Our online associate degree can help you take the first steps toward a career in the PC repair and technology industry. With an average salary of $52,270 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics) for computer and user support specialists, now’s a great time to work toward a career in the field.
On average, entry-level positions in PC Repair in Louisiana earn ~$13/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Our online Associate Degree in PC and Computer Maintenance Technology consists of 64 college credits. Through 4 semesters, you’ll cover topics such as database technology, Oracle® and SQL, Internet server environments, network protocol and internetworking, and foundational knowledge of valuable college courses.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
Prospective students for this program must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA