Engineering Technology

Advanced Manufacturing
Award
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
81
Locations
Peosta
Entry
Fall
Time to Complete
24 Months
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You will graduate with the knowledge and high-level technical skills required to be a vital, contributing member of an engineering team - providing assistance throughout the entire design, development and manufacturing process. You'll develop the tools needed to effectively collaborate with engineers and machinists as well as develop hands-on skills in robotics, 3-D printing, coding, operation of industrial equipment and much more. From concept to completion you'll have the knowledge needed to; analyze and design production systems, understand the manufacturing processes and systems, implement quality control systems, the process of continuous improvement and how to apply Lean principles.

This multidisciplinary program prepares you for a growing, globally in-demand engineering career. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, are inquisitive and math or mechanically minded you will be a perfect fit for this program. Engineering Technology students cross-train on select skills through Industrial Maintenance Technician program coursework.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$18,642*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$21,315*

Program Supplies

$904 - 2,700
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Career Outlook

Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.
  3. View the Program Admission Checklist.

Program Information

View a sample 1st year schedule for this program of study.

Review program courses, admissions and academic requirements.

Transfer Information

The Engineering Technology program maintains formal articulation agreements with the institutions listed below. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. Learn more about .

Program Contacts

Lisa Digman
Engineering Technology Instructor
  • digmanli@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 2170
  • Peosta