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Gain the skills and experience employers are looking for.
Career schools love to advertise “95% placement rates.” We don’t play that game. The figures below summarize the salary ranges and roles DSDT graduates pursue based on industry data and our own placement tracking. Outcomes are reported transparently and updated as new placement data is verified.
$492 ($246 per exam: Core 1 + Core 2)
$369 (single exam)
$392 (single exam)
$404 (single exam)
$404 (single exam)
$369 (single exam)
Source: CompTIA exam vouchers, 2026 published pricing.
$0 + exam fees, 6-12 months, pass rate ~50-60%
$200-$1,500, 3-9 months, pass rate ~65-75%
$2,500-$8,000, 3-6 months, pass rate ~75-85%
tuition with financial aid, 3 months, pass rate 85%+
For most adults, the actual out-of-pocket cost of IT certification training is much lower than the sticker price because of:
Federal Pell Grant — no repayment required
GI Bill® — typically zero out-of-pocket for veterans
MyCAA — $4,000 for eligible military spouses
Workforce development funding — Michigan Works! and similar
Employer reimbursement — many companies cover tech training
0% payment plans — DSDT and others split tuition over months
Most DSDT students complete CompTIA A+ training with no debt and in many cases zero out-of-pocket cost. See full DSDT tuition and financial aid options.
When you’re comparing programs, ask whether the price includes.
For someone aiming at a $50K+ entry IT role within 6 months: yes. The math is straightforward — even paying full tuition out of pocket for a 3-month CompTIA A+ program pays back in the first 8-12 months of a Help Desk salary.
$492 in exam fees (two exams), plus training. Self-study can be free; structured training varies. Most DSDT students access funding that reduces out-of-pocket cost significantly.
For people seeking employment in IT, yes. Over 200,000 jobs listed annually in the U.S. require or prefer CompTIA A+.
Yes. You pay the full exam fee for each retake. CompTIA recommends waiting at least 14 days between attempts. Some training programs include one retake voucher.
DSDT College, Inc. provides training in Digital Marketing and Information Technology with certificate, diploma, and associate degree pathways. Recognized for innovation and workforce alignment, the institution continues to expand opportunities in technology- driven fields while serving students locally in Detroit and online nationwide.
CompTIA certifications are valid for 3 years. They are renewable through continuing education credits or by earning a higher CompTIA cert.
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