5%
10 year Job Growth
$86,000
Avg. Starting Salary1
Issuing Authority
Issuing Authority Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
With more than 2,000 members, 3,000 academic and training partners and tens of thousands of registered users spanning the entire information communications and technology (ICT) industry, CompTIA has become a leading voice for the technology ecosystem.
CompTIA Linux+ Certification Detail
Selecting the Right Training Option Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CompTIA Linux+ Certification Skills Gained
Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment- Build and install software and manage software configurations.
- Configure and execute remote connectivity for system management
- Perform basic container operations and basic version control using Git
- Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies, container, cloud, and orchestration concepts.
- Analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues, CPU and memory issues, and user access and file permissions
CompTIA Linux+ Career PathwaysAttainable Jobs
highest Paying
IT Systems Administrator
Installs, upgrades, and monitors software and hardware, maintains operating systems, business applications, security tools, web servers, troubleshooting, email, PCs, local and wide area networking, both hardware and software, and mid-range server hardware.
$51000
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$99000
Estimated Salary1
highest Paying
Network Engineer
Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access. They establish network environments by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining documenting, and enforcing system standards.
$54,000
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$113,000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.