Best degree programs for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, ranked by enrollment
10 college programs and 762 schools train Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. Compare graduates per year, cost and pay, $73,900 median wage, 15,520 U.S. jobs. Federal data.
10 college programs at 762 schools train electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians, graduating 26,524 people a year (IPEDS completions). The largest is Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. The job pays a median of $73,900 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
About electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
Fields of study that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level, the tier our program pages are built on. Numbers are graduates per year.
10 degree programs that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are College Scorecard figures for people who finished the program, reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. That is a different measurement from the occupation-wide wages further down this page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 15.0303 | 7,489 | 28.2% | 358 | $59,859 | $15,372 |
| 2 | CIP 15.0000 | 3,595 | 13.6% | 197 | $59,718 | $25,375 |
| 3 | CIP 15.0805 | 3,358 | 12.7% | 190 | $61,021 | $24,436 |
| 4 | CIP 15.0403 | 3,069 | 11.6% | 130 | $60,286 | $15,383 |
| 5 | CIP 15.0404 | 3,068 | 11.6% | 78 | $60,286 | $15,383 |
| 6 | CIP 15.0499 | 2,145 | 8.1% | 75 | $60,286 | $15,383 |
| 7 | CIP 15.0406 | 1,785 | 6.7% | 101 | $60,286 | $15,383 |
| 8 | CIP 15.0407 | 997 | 3.8% | 56 | $60,286 | $15,383 |
| 9 | CIP 15.0405 | 829 | 3.1% | 52 | $60,286 | $15,383 |
| 10 | CIP 15.0001 | 189 | 0.7% | 18 | $59,718 | $25,375 |
Top 50 schools by graduates into this job
Counting every feeder program a school offers, not just its largest one.
What electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
Top-paying states
Top-paying metro areas
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Where the jobs are, state by state
Pick a state for in-state pay, the schools there, and the programs they run.
| State | Median pay | Jobs | Concentration | Schools | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $54,460 | 1,800 | 1.28× | 50 | 2,784 |
| Illinois | $79,400 | 250 | 0.42× | 33 | 1,744 |
| North Carolina | $63,330 | 800 | 1.62× | 52 | 1,664 |
| Virginia | $74,880 | 570 | 1.39× | 25 | 1,633 |
| Ohio | $73,050 | 350 | 0.63× | 40 | 1,579 |
| Louisiana | $75,410 | 120 | 0.64× | 14 | 1,270 |
| Florida | $75,450 | 500 | 0.50× | 39 | 1,104 |
| New York | $68,010 | 410 | 0.42× | 35 | 1,081 |
| Arizona | $80,930 | 120 | 0.37× | 12 | 1,054 |
| Tennessee | $64,720 | 190 | 0.58× | 22 | 1,012 |
| Indiana | $47,440 | 290 | 0.91× | 9 | 972 |
| California | $81,550 | 1,850 | 1.02× | 35 | 900 |
| South Carolina | $67,610 | 270 | 1.16× | 15 | 855 |
| Michigan | $62,460 | 850 | 1.94× | 35 | 830 |
| Minnesota | $61,670 | 400 | 1.36× | 19 | 526 |
| Wisconsin | $76,290 | 580 | 1.98× | 20 | 513 |
| New Mexico | $119,320 | 670 | 7.73× | 9 | 483 |
| Georgia | $68,720 | 170 | 0.34× | 19 | 465 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,710 | 650 | 1.07× | 32 | 435 |
| Washington | $81,220 | 570 | 1.60× | 17 | 414 |
| Alabama | $66,660 | 70 | 0.31× | 11 | 374 |
| Missouri | $65,360 | 230 | 0.80× | 13 | 373 |
| Oklahoma | $65,100 | 140 | 0.85× | 14 | 359 |
| New Jersey | $60,040 | 200 | 0.47× | 17 | 318 |
| Kentucky | $65,270 | 70 | 0.36× | 10 | 307 |
| Iowa | $73,010 | 180 | 1.19× | 15 | 302 |
| Colorado | $74,730 | 570 | 1.99× | 9 | 280 |
| Mississippi | $71,420 | 70 | 0.56× | 9 | 242 |
| Nevadamoderate | $82,010 | 220 | 1.42× | 4 | 166 |
| North Dakotalimited | $82,820 | 90 | 2.09× | 2 | 145 |
| Idaho | $70,830 | 120 | 1.35× | 5 | 139 |
| Massachusetts | $73,630 | 920 | 2.54× | 8 | 126 |
| Maine | $82,510 | — | — | 5 | 122 |
| Nebraskamoderate | $72,800 | 130 | 1.23× | 3 | 116 |
| Connecticutmoderate | $81,860 | 140 | 0.84× | 3 | 110 |
| Oregon | $67,140 | 160 | 0.82× | 11 | 82 |
| Montanamoderate | $77,340 | 70 | 1.41× | 4 | 78 |
| New Hampshire | $75,780 | 80 | 1.14× | 6 | 45 |
| Maryland | $75,330 | 90 | 0.33× | 5 | 30 |
| Alaskalimited | $80,290 | 40 | 1.37× | 2 | 7 |
Skills and tools
From O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's occupational database. Importance is a 1 to 5 scale.
What they do day to day
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect parts for surface defects.
- Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
- Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Skills
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Reading Comprehension3.6
- Monitoring3.4
- Active Listening3.4
- Writing3.2
- Speaking3.2
- Active Learning3.1
- Learning Strategies2.9
Knowledge areas
- Computers and Electronics4.2
- Engineering and Technology4.0
- Mechanical3.7
- English Language3.4
- Mathematics3.3
- Production and Processing3.2
Abilities
- Near Vision3.9
- Deductive Reasoning3.9
- Inductive Reasoning3.9
- Finger Dexterity3.8
- Information Ordering3.8
- Problem Sensitivity3.8
Core activities
- Working with Computers4.4
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment4.3
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.1
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings4.1
- Controlling Machines and Processes4.0
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.0
Tools and technology
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How to become a Electro-Mechanical
Job zone 3 of 5 · SVP 6.0 to < 7.0- Typical entry education
- Associate's degree
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 10 majors mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians10 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 15.0000Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- 15.0001Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- 15.0303Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- 15.0403Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- 15.0404Instrumentation Technology/Technician
- 15.0405Robotics Technology/Technician
- 15.0406Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- 15.0407Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
- 15.0499Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- 15.0805Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Related careers
Jobs O*NET identifies as close to this one, with their own pay and outlook.
Common questions
What degree do you need to become an Electro-Mechanical?+
Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, which awarded 7,489 degrees in 2024-25, 28.2% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming an Electro-Mechanical?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 10 programs to this occupation. The largest are Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. Together they graduate about 26,524 people a year.
How much do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn?+
The median is $73,900 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). The middle range runs from $47,840 at the 10th percentile to $109,890 at the 90th. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians growing?+
BLS projects a +1.1% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, little or no change, with roughly 1,300 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career?+
762 institutions reported graduates from at least one of the 10 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Electro-Mechanic, Automation Technician, Instrument Specialist, Process Control Technician, Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech), Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech) among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 17-3024.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024-25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA
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