Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology offers a quick on-ramp to an in-demand career, excellent salary and advancement opportunities. You’ll learn real-world, transferable skills in multiple industry sectors and complete your 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. You’ll also be prepared to continue your education if you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Engineering technicians are among Ohio’s top jobs, with associate degree holders in Ohio earning a median annual salary from $59,000 to $66,000 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.
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
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Transfer Options
Students interested in continuing on to pursue a bachelor’s degree can consider transferring to a four-year college or university. COTC has transfer agreements with:
Frequently Asked Questions
*Ohio Labor Market Information, Engineering Technologists and Technicians, 2025