Automation Engineer Technology/Technician at Central Lakes College-Brainerd in Brainerd, MN
Total Graduates
2
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
50%
1 of 2
Female Graduates
50%
1 of 2
Annual Tuition & Fees
$6,209
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Central Lakes College-Brainerd programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics/Automated Systems Technology | 64% | 68% | 73% | $13,777 |
| Automation Technologies | 89% | 67% | 66% | $13,852 |
| Mechatronics | 89% | 67% | 66% | $13,852 |
| Robotic Human Machine Interface Advanced | 89% | 67% | 66% | $13,852 |
| Robotic Manufacturing | 89% | 67% | 66% | $13,852 |
| Robotic Offline Programming Advanced | 89% | 67% | 66% | $13,852 |
| Robotic Vision Advanced | 89% | 67% | 66% | $13,852 |
| Robotic Welding Advanced | 89% | 67% | 66% | $13,852 |
In the Robotics/Automated Systems Technology program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 68% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 64% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,777 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Automation Technologies program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,852 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Mechatronics program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,852 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Robotic Human Machine Interface Advanced program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,852 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Robotic Manufacturing program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,852 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Robotic Offline Programming Advanced program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,852 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Robotic Vision Advanced program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,852 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Robotic Welding Advanced program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,852 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$77,180
10-Year Job Growth
+0.6%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $61,744 | +0.6% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
| |
| $56,608 | +1.1% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
| |
Robotics Technicians
SOC: 17-3024 | $56,608 | +1.1% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$57,885
Peak Salary
$96,475
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (5)
ℹ Career Preparation
This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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