Automation Engineer Technology/Technician at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN

Engineering Technologies CERTIFICATE CIP 15.0406

Total Graduates

4

Class of 2024

Annual Tuition & Fees

$5,881

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

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

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 4 graduates
Award Year 2024

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Hennepin 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
Automated Machinery Repair Technician56%87%80%$14,002
Automation Robotics Engineering Technology56%87%80%$14,002
Mechatronics56%87%80%$14,002
Automated Machinery Systems79%88%82%$14,003
Automation Technologies79%88%82%$14,003
Controls Engineering Technician79%88%82%$14,003
Mechatronics Electrical Specialist79%88%82%$14,003
Mechatronics Mechanical Specialist79%88%82%$14,003
Supply Chain Technician79%88%82%$14,003

In the Automated Machinery Repair Technician program at Hennepin Technical College, 87% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 56% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,002 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Automation Robotics Engineering Technology program at Hennepin Technical College, 87% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 56% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,002 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Mechatronics program at Hennepin Technical College, 87% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 56% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,002 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Automated Machinery Systems program at Hennepin Technical College, 88% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 79% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,003 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Automation Technologies program at Hennepin Technical College, 88% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 79% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,003 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Controls Engineering Technician program at Hennepin Technical College, 88% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 79% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,003 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Mechatronics Electrical Specialist program at Hennepin Technical College, 88% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 79% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,003 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Mechatronics Mechanical Specialist program at Hennepin Technical College, 88% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 79% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,003 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Supply Chain Technician program at Hennepin Technical College, 88% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 79% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,003 (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 Brooklyn Park, MN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,881
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,881
Average Net Price $9,666

Program Information

CIP Code: 15.0406
CIP Family: 15
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