The strength of any great school is the strength of its programs. At Mitchell Tech, you’ll find today’s most advanced technology, experienced and highly qualified instructors, beautiful new classes and labs at our Spruce Street campus, and lots of great people that you will soon call friends. And in two years or less, you’ll graduate with a lifetime of opportunity ahead of you. Read about our five exciting career divisions below to help you decide which programs might be the right fit for you.
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Career Opportunities
Administrative Assistant
Customer Service Rep
Marketing Assistant
Applications Specialist
Help Desk
Office Manager
HR Assistant
Computer Software Specialist
Technical Support Specialist
IT Desktop Technician
Applications Support
Network Technician
Internet Help Desk
Average Salary
According to the US Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for career opportunities from this program is:
$35,790.00
If computers are your passion and you’d like to earn a living sharing your knowledge with others, consider a career in a computer or technology area at Mitchell Technical Institute.
Most businesses and organizations require office/computer support at all levels: word processing, web design, database management, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, bookkeeping, sales, finance, specialty software support, training, hardware and more. If you like to learn about applications, develop projects that incorporate creativity, provide customer service and work in a business environment, you’ll find a fit in one of our specialty areas.
Our one-year option will allow you to earn a diploma as an Office Technology Specialist. If you return for a second year, you can specialize in business or computer support. Classes are delivered both face-to-face and online.
Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from MTI. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending MTI
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Office Technology Specialist, One-Year Diploma
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Apply ergonomic principals and safe practices when using computer technology.
- Apply computer skills efficiently and accurately using a variety of computer application programs.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills through effective listening and communicating in diverse situations.
- Demonstrate basic bookkeeping knowledge.
OTS/Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S. Degree
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Utilize hardware and software technology used in networking and data communications.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and operating system software.
- Install and upgrade hardware and networking equipment.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and LAN problems.
- Analyze, design and document computer specifications to meet client needs.
- Demonstrate understanding of database concepts.
- Understand network basics.
- Document, interpret and report technical information
- Perform system backups and restore data
- Provide technical assistance and a variety of support services to users
- Demonstrate file naming schemes and file management techniques.
- Configure and troubleshoot different types of operating systems
- Access data efficiently and accurately to resolve computer problems.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot client software applications and operating systems
- Effectively communicate; orally and in writing
- Set up and maintain user accounts
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Server hardware and software
- Install, configure, and maintain a virtual environment
Placement and Wage Information
According to 2009 data, the placement rate for graduates in this program was 100%. Starting wages ranged as high as $11.50/hour.
Tuition & Fees (1 yr. diploma/AAS degree)
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$5,592/$11,810 |
| One-Time Fee |
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$1300
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| Books/Tools (estimated) |
$1,120/$1,770 |
Total estimated* program cost
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$8,012/$14,230 |
| *All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester. |