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CIP PROGRAM: 15.0406
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying and maintaining automated systems. Includes instruction in 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; and report preparation.

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 392 137 2
2021 469 126 7
2022 433 157 -
2023 477 111 -
2024 488 142 -
Change +21.68% -18.98% -

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