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#1

#1 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA

Every year, ECPI University awards around 406 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$20,051

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#2

#2 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, OK

At Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, only three majors are offered: Information Technology, Operations Management and Supervision, and Instrumentation......view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,889

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#3

#3 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

At Vincennes University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Securities Services Administration/Management, and Industrial Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,932

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#4

#4 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 39 degrees to students majoring in Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,232

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#5

#5 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria, MN

At Alexandria Technical & Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,947

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#6

#6 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD

Annually, Mitchell Technical College awards around 43 degrees to students studying Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,868

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#7

#7 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI

At Fox Valley Technical College, only three majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Shop Technology/Assistant, Applied......view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,187

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#8

#8 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd, MN

At Central Lakes College-Brainerd, only three majors are offered: Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Landscaping and Groundskeeping, and Automation......view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,859

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#9

#9 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

South Central College
North Mankato, MN

Every year, South Central College awards about 5 degrees to those majoring in Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,804

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#10

#10 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA

At Western Iowa Tech Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,064

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#11

#11 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA

At the Institute of Technology, only one major is offered: Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$22,575

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#12

#12 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI

Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 415 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,031

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#13

#13 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI

At St Clair County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,926

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#14

#14 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls, MN

At Minnesota West Community and Technical College, only two majors are offered: Electrician, Agricultural Production Operations, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,067

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#15

#15 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS

At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Education, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,638

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#16

#16 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,901

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#17

#17 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA

Each year, Georgia Northwestern Technical College grants about 33 degrees to students studying Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$2,310

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#18

#18 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,120

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#19

#19 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

At Ridgewater College, the most popular majors students study are Electrician, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations, and Welding Technology/Welder. In fact, Ridgewater College grants 14 degrees per year to graduating Electrician students....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,484

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#20

#20 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Cloud, MN

At St Cloud Technical and Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Electrician, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,140

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#21

#21 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI

Annually, Leeward Community College grants around 621 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Teacher Assistant/Aide, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Natural Sciences....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,015

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#22

#22 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA

At Hawkeye Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,308

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#23

#23 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS

Every year, Hutchinson Community College awards around 479 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,456

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#24

#24 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV

Each year, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College awards about 74 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,070

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#25

#25 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

At Kirkwood Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,499

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#26

#26 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

At Grand Rapids Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,137

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#27

#27 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS

At Johnson County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,949

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#28

#28 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV

Each year, West Virginia Northern Community College awards about 60 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,998

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#29

#29 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID

At the College of Southern Idaho, only one major is offered: Food Technology and Processing. Usually, 3 students receive a degree in Food Technology and Processing annually. view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,482

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#30

#30 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA

Each year, Des Moines Area Community College grants around 906 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,119

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#31

#31 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Northwood Technical College
Shell Lake, WI

At Northwood Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,654

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#32

#32 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC

Each year, Cleveland Community College grants about 221 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$57

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#33

#33 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL

At Moraine Valley Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$1,704

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#34

#34 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV

Every year, Truckee Meadows Community College grants around 14 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,768

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#35

#35 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,824

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#36

#36 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA

At Community College of Allegheny County, only one major is offered: Court Reporting/Court Reporter....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,773

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#37

#37 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Annually, Mesa Community College awards about 627 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,767

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#38

#38 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL

Annually, Waubonsee Community College grants around 454 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,011

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#39

#39 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN

At Northland Community and Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Electrician, Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd, and Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,927

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#40

#40 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

At Front Range Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,256

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#41

#41 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

At Arapahoe Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,786

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#42

#42 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE

At Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,847

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#43

#43 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Each year, Pima Community College grants around 837 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,057

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#44

#44 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS

At East Mississippi Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,876

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#45

#45 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,175

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#46

#46 Best College for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician in the U.S.

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

At the College of Lake County, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,785

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

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About Automation Engineer Technology/Technician

Automation Engineer Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying and maintaining automated systems. Includes instruction in computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks; and report preparation.

While Automation Engineer Technology/Technician has degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, the majority of students earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Students major in Automation Engineer Technology/Technician all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in Minnesota. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Automation Engineer Technology/Technician is $57,600.

Popularity of Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician majors include Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians . However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Automation Engineer Technology/Technician can prepare you for are Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Automation Engineer Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
475
Female Students
32 (6%)
Male Students
443 (93%)

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