by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 52 U.S. colleges awarded 831 degrees and certificates in Robotics Technology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 59% of graduates. College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Robotics Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $56,673 one year after completing, rising to $73,778 after four years.
A degree in Robotics Technology involves the study of Robotics Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Basic Engineering Principles And Technical Skills In Support Of Engineers And Other Professionals Engaged In Developing And Using Robots. Includes Instruction In The Principles Of Robotics, Design And Operational Testing, System Maintenance And Repair Procedures, Robot Computer Systems And Control Language, Specific System Types And Applications To Specific Industrial Tasks, And Report Preparation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, robotics technology is a widely-pursued major, with 831 degrees awarded annually. 52 colleges award robotics technology degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 285.
By level, the 831 awards include 77 certificates, 182 associate degrees, 21 bachelor’s degrees and 492 master’s degrees.
Women earned 14% of robotics technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (117 of 831). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (471) and Hispanic or Latino (134), and international students earned 22.
College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Robotics Technology Schools ranking, including 11 for associate degrees. It also ranks robotics technology schools within 5 states. In all, 52 colleges offer robotics technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Robotics Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common robotics technology credential is the master’s degree: 492 of the 831 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to robotics technology call most for Operations Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Repairing, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, Mechanical and Engineering and Technology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Control Precision, Near Vision and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long a robotics technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 77 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 182 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 21 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 492 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to robotics technology, at 31.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 31.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 30.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 9.8% |
| Some college courses | 6.6% |
| Master’s degree | 5.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Robotics Technology, with an average median salary of $132,942; the strongest outlook belongs to Robotics Technicians, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Test Technician (Test Tech), Unmanned Aircraft Technician (UA Technician), Unmanned Air Systems Operator and Mechanical Designer.
The occupation related to robotics technology with the most projected jobs is Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, at 376,668.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | 376,668 | -2.8% |
| Robotics Technicians | 45,207 | 12.2% |
Robotics Technology graduates earn a median $56,673 one year after completing their program, $73,778 after four years and $69,129 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,673 |
| 4 years | $73,778 |
| 5 years | $69,129 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to robotics technology, with a median salary of $134,632.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
Robotics Technology has 6 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 12,397 degrees a year; the largest are Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (3,069), Instrumentation Technology/Technician (3,068) and Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (2,150). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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