Robotics Technology

Types of Degrees Robotics Technology Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many robotics technology/technician graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Associate Degree	262
Basic Certificate	117
Undergraduate Certificate	50
Bachelor’s Degree	18

What Robotics Technology Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to robotics tech and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Robotics Tech Majors

Robotics Tech majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills for Robotics Tech Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to robotics tech:

• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Abilities for Robotics Tech Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a robotics tech student include the following:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

What Can You Do With a Robotics Technology Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with robotics tech:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Electro-Mechanical Technicians	3.6%	$57,790
Robotics Technicians	3.6%	$57,790

Who Is Getting an Associate’s Degree in Robotics Technology?

This major attracts more men than women. About 90% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of robotics tech majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	10
Black or African American	8
Hispanic or Latino	14
White	200
International Students	6
Other Races/Ethnicities	24

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Robotics Tech, too. About 2.3% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do Robotics Technology Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Robotics Tech majors often go into careers with median salaries of $60,240. This median refers to all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Robotics Technology

Some degrees associated with robotics tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for robotics tech careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	10.9%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	26.4%
Some College Courses	7.0%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	43.1%
Bachelor’s Degree	10.4%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	2.2%

Online Robotics Technology Programs

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 schools offered some type of robotics technology/technician program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	19	1
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	34	2
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	3	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Robotics Technology Worth It?

The median salary for a robotics tech grad is $60,240 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 51% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $406,800 after 20 years!

Trades Related to Robotics Technology

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to robotics tech.

Major	Number of Grads
Instrumentation Technology	2,720
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	2,718
Other Electromechanical & Instrumentation & Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	2,006
Automation Engineer Technology	1,081
Biomedical Technology	1,080
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology	498

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020

More about our data sources and methodologies.