What kind of job would I get with this level of education?

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Sorry I know this isn't about hardware but there is no general networking forum :(

 

Im looking to start a career in the tech field and have been looking around a few technical colleges in my area. Both of the schools closest to me offer a degree as "networking specialist"

What i would like to know is, is this good enough to get a job in this field/ what can I expect from completing this program. What other certifications or side training would I need to go along with this.

These are my two choices:

Option 1: Southern Crescent Technical College

http://www.sctech.edu/academics/all-programs.php

(Scroll down to "Computer Information Systems")

 

Option 2: West Georgia Technical College

http://www.westgatech.edu/academics/cis/index.htm

 

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to look over any of this.

 

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I would go for a computer science degree if thats a option. I have never seen a job advert asking for a degree in networking specifically. If your choices are limited go through curriculum to see what the course actually involves. I was too lazy to read through your links but I did have a quick look, the second link said it would prepare you for a "entry level position". To me that doesnt sound very ambitious for a bachelor of science. Might be a warning sign. 

For networking certs

(Network +)  nice introduction but I wouldnt do it again, better to go straight for the ccna

(CCNA R+S) great cert, a CCNA should defiantly get you plenty of interviews

For more information try the tech exams forum. Its shame more networking isnt discussed on the tek forum 

 

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Wendell mentioned some kind of certification to look for that whatever college/uni or going to has in the course you want to go for. Sorry, I can't recall what it was called. But I do know that the university I am going to next has it for CSCI. Also go for a CSCI degree if you can. Also, try to get an internship! Everyone has told me that good internships go far when it comes to getting a job.