Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to design circuits in microelectronics. Includes instruction in circuit design, circuit layout, circuit analysis, computer-aided drafting, and semi-conductor technologies.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 5
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $77k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to design circuits in microelectronics. Includes instruction in circuit design, circuit layout, circuit analysis, computer-aided drafting, and semi-conductor technologies.
Examples of specialized tracks: Integrated Circuit Design, Integrated Circuit Design and Layout, Microcircuit Mask Design.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians | $77k | +0.6% | Associate's degree |
| Electrical and electronics drafters | $74k | -5.6% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$77k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$70k
Bachelor's
$84k
Top colleges for Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
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