Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Prepares you to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer controlled electro-mechanical systems and products with embedded electronics, sensors, and actuators; and which includes, but is not limited to, automata, robots and automation systems. Covers mechanical engineering, electronic and electrical engineering, computer and software engineering, and control engineering.
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Careers this field can lead to
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- Median pay
- $171,270
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.5%
- Job openings a year
- 14,900
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $122,930
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.7%
- Job openings a year
- 8,800
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $109,270
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.8%
- Job openings a year
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute MA | 116 | 59% | $32,000 |
| United States Naval Academy MD | 71 | 9% | — |
| Kennesaw State University GA | 70 | 69% | $15,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University TN | 51 | 68% | $13,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus WA | 29 | 43% | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania Western University PA | 23 | 94% | $17,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University PA | 22 | 11% | $14,000 |
| Widener University PA | 20 | 84% | $23,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville IL | 15 | 97% | $11,000 |
| Kent State University at Kent OH | 5 | 87% | $17,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence RI | 5 | 84% | $28,000 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn MI | 4 | 59% | $8,000 |
| Bradley University IL | 3 | 77% | $19,000 |
| University of Hartford CT | 2 | 83% | $27,000 |
| Anderson University IN | 2 | 53% | $22,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy MI | 2 | 80% | $14,000 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor MI | 2 | 18% | $5,000 |
| Michigan Technological University MI | 2 | 88% | $6,000 |