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As a graduate of the CIS program you will be poised to enter the workforce in a variety of high demand, high wage positions or to continue your education to earn a bachelor degree. While not a guarantee, opportunities for advancement and higher wages generally increase with higher levels of education.

You may begin your career as a technical support specialist or network administrator. Earning potential within Whatcom County is:

Source: CareerOneStop, May 2023

Note: While not a requirement of the CIS program, you should be aware there are special employment conditions in this career field that may include criminal background checks.

Explore federal cyber job opportunities near CAE (Center of Academic Excellence) institutions here.

Career Launch Endorsed

WCC's Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity degrees are endorsed by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges as Career Launch programs. This Career Launch endorsement means, our programs are aligned with local employer needs, includes work-based learning, and prepares students for high-demand, high wage jobs. Our Career Launch endorsement demonstrates that our career-oriented programs meets specific, rigorous requirements that ensure students complete with strong academic knowledge and workplace-ready skills.

Employers

Opportunities abound in all types of industries, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Recent graduates have been hired by local and regional businesses including:

3D Corporation
Allixo
Amazon
Bellingham Cold Storage
Blaine School District
Boeing
Candela Technologies
City of Lynden
Cloud Security Alliance
Data Doctors
Emergency Reporting
Expedia
Evamar Services
Intellitonic
Koerber Supply Chain Solutions
Logos Bible Software
Microsoft
Oasys Tech
Raftelis
Shell Puget Sound Refinery
Stanwood Camano School District