West Virginia Northern Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$4,706
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Wheeling, WV
Location
About This Program
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician program at West Virginia Northern Community College
Types of Automation Technicians
Automation Technician
Electromechanical Technician
Process Control Technician
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electronics Technician
Electro-Mechanic
Product Test Specialist
What You'll Learn:
- 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
- Report preparation
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$4,706/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,698/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
88%
Receive Any Aid
9%
Receive Federal Aid
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,327
Avg Loan Amount
7%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$58,673
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
94%
Employment Rate
10
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 15.0406 (Automation Technician)
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