The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology offers a quick on-ramp to an in-demand career, excellent salary and advancement opportunities. Students learn real-world, transferable skills in multiple industry sectors and complete their education with a cooperative experience with a local industry. Graduates are well positioned for roles as engineering technicians who design, implement and support a wide range of engineering processes. They may also choose to continue their academic progression for a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Engineering technicians are among Ohio’s top jobs, with associate degree holders in Ohio earning a median annual salary from $55,000 to $63,000 according to Ohio’s Top Jobs list. And with demand for engineering jobs in Ohio projected to continue to grow, it’s a great time to start earning an engineering technology degree.

Foundational Engineering Skills

In COTC’s two-year program, graduates master a broad set of highly sought foundational engineering skills, including:

• engineering and occupational safety
• computer applications
• engineering graphics
• 3-D modeling
• industrial controls and automation
• engineering materials
• principles of machining
• automation in manufacturing
• quality control and assurance
• alternative and renewable energy sources
• fluid mechanics and power

Why choose COTC?

Gain a competitive edge — The engineering technology degree is newly redesigned with input from local employers to include broadly based, highly sought engineering skills.

Make a smart choice for your budget — Engineering scholarships are available for new students. Plus, with COTC’s affordable tuition, more than $1 million in scholarships annually and grants, some students reduce or eliminate tuition completely.

Take your career to the next level — COTC offers transfer agreements with several four-year institutions.