Do you enjoy the problem-solving aspect of taking things apart and putting them back together — in a better way? Would you like to put both your hands and your brain to work in a career where every day presents a new and interesting challenge? Our Robotics, Electronics and Automation program offers a broad base of hands-on technical skills that will prepare you to go right to work.
Robotics, Electronics and Automation at a Glance
2 months-2 years to complete1
$594-$2,574 tuition2
- Eastfield
- Mountain View
- Richland3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Mountain View
- Richland3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Workforce Certificates
- Industrial Automation - Motor Controls $1,440 2 months
- Industrial Automation - PLC/Robotics Fundamentals $2,520 2 months
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Credit Certificates
- Engineering Technology Certificate $2,574 1 year
- FAME Manufacturing Core Exercises Enhanced Skills Certificate $594 2.5 years
- Industrial Automation Certificate $1,782 8 months
- Industrial Automation Occupational Skills Award $1,386 8 months
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Associate Degrees
- Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S. $5,940 2 years
- Robotics and Industrial Automation A.A.S. $5,940 2 years
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Get hands-on training in engineering-related skills that will make you a valuable employee in the high-tech job market. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
$35/hr
Median Salary
302
Job Openings
+12%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
Mechanical Engineers
$50/hr
Median Salary
477
Job Openings
+20%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Science
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Operations Analysis
- Active Learning
- Writing
Mechatronics Engineers
$52/hr
Median Salary
259
Job Openings
+14%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Systems Evaluation
- Monitoring
Robotics Engineers
$52/hr
Median Salary
259
Job Openings
+14%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Systems Analysis
- Monitoring
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Writing
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
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