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#1

#1 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 Industrial Technology/Technician, Securities Services Administration/Management, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#2

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

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA

Every year, ECPI University awards around 367 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

18

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#3

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

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

At Colorado Mesa University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$60,136

#4

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

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

850–1,010

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#5

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

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Annually, Weber State University awards around 380 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#6

#6 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

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

890–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#7

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

Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#8

#8 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 Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, and Carpentry/Carpenter....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#9

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

Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD

Annually, Mitchell Technical College awards around 45 degrees to students studying Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Building Construction Technology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

930–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#10

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

Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM

Every year, Clovis Community College grants about 119 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#11

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

South Central College
North Mankato, MN

Every year, South Central College awards about 22 degrees to those majoring in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#12

#12 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#13

#13 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, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#14

#14 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

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#15

#15 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

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#16

#16 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#17

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

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS

Every year, Hutchinson Community College awards around 502 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#18

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

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI

Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 456 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#19

#19 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 Pre-Nursing Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, East Mississippi Community College grants 76 degrees every year to Pre-Nursing Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#20

#20 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

11

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#21

#21 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 819 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#22

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

Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI

Every year, Southwestern Michigan College awards around 69 degrees to students studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#23

#23 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, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and......view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#24

#24 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, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#25

#25 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

9

SAT Score

850–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#26

#26 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, 2 students receive a degree in Food Technology and Processing annually. view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#27

#27 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, Welding Technology/Welder, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. In fact, Ridgewater College grants 29 degrees per year to graduating Electrician students....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#28

#28 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, only three majors are offered: Electrician, Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd, and Airframe Mechanics and......view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#29

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

Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL

Annually, Kishwaukee College grants around 129 degrees to students studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#30

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

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

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

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#31

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

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Each year, Pima Community College grants around 725 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#32

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

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

At Front Range Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Geographic Information Science and Cartography....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#33

#33 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 37 degrees to students studying Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#34

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

Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC

Each year, Cleveland Community College grants about 248 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#35

#35 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#36

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

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX

At Texas State Technical College, only one major is offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#37

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

Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI

Annually, Leeward Community College grants around 574 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, Natural Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#38

#38 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 72 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#39

#39 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

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#40

#40 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

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#41

#41 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

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#42

#42 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 12 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#43

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

Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI

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

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#44

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

Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND

At Bismarck State College, only two majors are offered: Operations Management and Supervision, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#45

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

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH

At Lorain County Community College, only one major is offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#46

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

Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#47

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

Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX

At Collin County Community College District, only two majors are offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#48

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

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL

Annually, Waubonsee Community College grants around 430 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#49

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

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#50

#50 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

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#51

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

Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA

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

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

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 Bachelors degree, 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
481
Female Students
44 (9%)
Male Students
437 (90%)

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