Program offered is an Associate.

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a computer science professional. With Penn Foster College's distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems quickly and conveniently. Learn valuable skills with courses in these subjects and more:

• PC Applications and Web Development
• Network Protocols and Internetworking
• Database Technology, Systems Analysis and Design
• Java Programming and Visual Basic .NET

Earn your Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems with Penn Foster College, at home - no classroom needed! Start a moneymaking career in the growing field of Computer Science. Why earn your Associate Degree through distance learning?

• Average income is $69,000 a year. With more experience you can earn much more*.
• Job openings are expected to increase 30% by 2018**.
• You can specialize in Computer Programming, System Design, or System Analysis.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, systems analysts, computer scientists, and database administrators are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2018. Earning your distance learning Computer Information Systems Degree means more opportunity for you!

*Salary information is based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor. Individual student earnings vary based on experience.

**Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.