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Automation Engineer Technology at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you plan to study Automation Engineer Technology, you may want to check out the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Iowa Tech Community College sits in Sioux City, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 automation engineer technology graduations were recorded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Online Class Availability at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Of 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Automation Engineer Technology Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Automation Engineer Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 51 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Automation Engineer Technology graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Automation Engineer Technology graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (17).
Automation Engineer Technology Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Of the 17 associate’s automation engineer technology degrees awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automation Engineer Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 47% of Automation Engineer Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Automation Engineer Technology Graduates
Those who complete Automation Engineer Technology program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Automation Engineer Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.