Graduates of the Mechatronics
Technology program are employed by industrial plants,
service companies, utilities and many other employers.
Mechatronics prepares students for so
many different career paths that we can't possibly list all of the
earnings possibilities here. However, using some of the possible
electronics careers as an example, here's information from the US
Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Median hourly wages of electrical and electronics repairers,
commercial and industrial equipment were $23.29 in May 2008. The
middle 50 percent earned between $18.40 and $28.73.
Median hourly wages of electric motor, power tool, and related
repairers were $16.96 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned
between $13.48 and $21.57.
Median hourly wages of electrical and electronics repairers,
powerhouse, substation, and relay were $29.34 in 2008. The middle
50 percent earned between $25.68 and $33.72.
Median hourly wages of electrical and electronics repairers, and
transportation equipment were $21.37 in 2008. The middle 50 percent
earned between $16.86 and $25.73.
For more information contact Clinton Community College
563-244-7000 or toll free 1-888-336-3907.