Robotics Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using robots. Includes instruction in the principles of robotics, design and operational testing, system maintenance and repair procedures, robot computer systems and control language, specific system types and applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 37
- Annual completions
- 201
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $76k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using robots. Includes instruction in the principles of robotics, design and operational testing, system maintenance and repair procedures, robot computer systems and control language, specific system types and applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians | $71k | +1.1% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$76k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$73k
Bachelor's
$86k
Top colleges for Robotics Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern Ohio | Lima, OH | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| University of Advancing Technology | Tempe, AZ | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Illinois Central College | East Peoria, IL | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita, KS | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Marion Technical College | Marion, OH | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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