Automation Engineer Technology/Technician at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome, GA

Engineering Technologies ASSOCIATE CIP 15.0406

Total Graduates

5

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

60%

3 of 5

Female Graduates

40%

2 of 5

Annual Tuition & Fees

$3,300

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Automation Engineer Technology/Technician.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 15.0406
Program Family Engineering Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 5 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 60% male, 40% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Georgia Northwestern Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Instrumentation and Controls Technician (IA13) Associate of Applied Science Degree23%73%75%$10,965

In the Instrumentation and Controls Technician (IA13) Associate of Applied Science Degree program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 73% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 23% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,965 (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

70/100
100% Program Match

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
$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)

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Repairing
Troubleshooting

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

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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Institution

Location Rome, GA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $3,300
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,868
Average Net Price $6,617

Program Information

CIP Code: 15.0406
CIP Family: 15
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