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Career Area: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-606-1
Offered Completely Online
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Mechanical Design Technology Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Mechanical Designer
Drafter
Designer
Drafting Technician
Product Designer

Average Median Wage

$50113

Mechanical Design Technology Programs

The mechanical design curriculum is based on manufacturing and design of mechanical products or the machines, tools and equipment used in their fabrication or assembly. Students acquire extensive skills using computers as a design tool. The increased use of automation in all industries has triggered a rising demand for trained people in this field.

Mechanical Design Technology Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
CVTC Mechanical Design at CVTC
Fox Valley Mechanical Design Technology at Fox Valley
Gateway Mechanical Design Technology at Gateway
Lakeshore Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology at Lakeshore
Madison College Mechanical Design Technology at Madison College
Milwaukee Area Mechanical Design Technology at Milwaukee Area
Moraine Park Mechanical Design Technology at Moraine Park
Northcentral Mechanical Design Engineering Technology at Northcentral
Northeast Mechanical Design Technology at Northeast
Waukesha County Mechanical Design Technology at Waukesha County
Western Mechanical Design Technology at Western

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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