Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Network And Systems Administrators
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Columbia Southern University, Troy University, University of West Alabama, and Alabama State.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Troy University, University of West Alabama, Auburn, and University of North Alabama.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Oakwood University, Miles College, Columbia Southern University, and Faulkner.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Troy University and University of West Alabama.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Oakwood University, Columbia Southern University, Alabama State, and Miles College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Oakwood University, University of Montevallo, Miles College, and Alabama State.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Auburn, UA Hunstville, UAB, and UA.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Alabama State and Oakwood University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at UAB, Oakwood University, Miles College, and Auburn.
Working as a Network and Computer Systems Administrator in Alabama
Network and computer systems administrators, also known as network administrators, are responsible for designing and installing the computer systems of an organization. They provide a support system by organizing intranet and Internet systems, and by installing WANs, LANs, and other network segments. Network administrators are also responsible for testing computers, software, and networks to ensure smooth performance of these machines. Read a detailed Network and Computer Systems Administrators job description and schools overview.
Systems administrators in Alabama may wish to consider joining The League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA) as a way to enhance their career prospects. LOPSA is a nonprofit corporation with worldwide membership that is dedicated to advance the practice of system administration and to educate the public on system administration issues.
State Requirements
There are no specific state requirements for network and computer systems administrators in Alabama.
Major Industries
The major industries employing network administrators in Alabama are:
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Electronics and Appliance Stores
- Architectural and Engineering Services
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Services
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Colleges and Universities
- Management & Technical Consulting Services
Major Employers
A few major employers of network and computer systems administrators in Alabama are:
- Auburn University (Colleges and Universities)
- Huntsville Hospital (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals)
- Elmore County Bd Of Education (Elementary and Secondary Schools)
- Seimens VDO (Electronics and Appliance Stores )
- Information Engineering (Architectural and Engineering Services)
- Regions Financial Corporation (Management of Companies and Enterprises)
- Southern Research (Scientific Research and Development Svc)
- Computer Programs & Systs Incorporated (Computer Systems Design and Related Service)
- BAE Systems (Management & Technical Consulting Svc)
- Commercial Billing Services (Accounting and Bookkeeping Services)
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
The University Of Alabama Birmingham • Birmingham, AL
Studying MIS (completion in 1991)
• 3/19/2012
"Very satisfied. Opened the doors for what I needed in a career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I know friends in MIS at UAB as well as The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa |
| Program Reputation | 8 | I think UAB still offers a great product and has a good reputation. |
| Program Quality | 9 | Was in the MIS degree path when it had first started at UAB, when other schools didn't offer that degree path. |
| Instruction | 8 | As technology was developing, in 1991, the degree path was still young, but was very applicable to the time dealing with integrating technology into business plans. |
| How Difficult | 5 | |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | At the time, it was mostly book learning based on the growing aspects of the degree path. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | It was fine. I commuted from over 60 miles away at the time, and was able to fit all the classes in a timely manner that maximized my driving time and on-campus time. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | They were very well equipped in the '90's and am sure they are still on the cutting edge of technology now. |
| Social Life | 2 | Since I was commuting, I didn't participate in any on-campus events or social life. |
| Placement Services | 8 | At the time, I did interview with several companies, but elected to stay close to home and got jobs without assistance. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I get a phone call about once a quarter asking for money and mailings asking to join, but I'm not a paying member of the alumni assn. |
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