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Industrial Automation Technician programs in North Carolina

79 listed automation technician programs in North Carolina, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.

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  • $66,920Average pay (state, all experience levels)
  • $50,100Entry-level / bottom 10%
  • $63,330Median pay (state)
  • $85,420Top 10% earn over

800 jobs in North Carolina · 79 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

BLS wage data

Industrial Automation Technician pay in North Carolina

Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

Area10th pct25th pctMedian75th pct90th pctMeanEmployed
North Carolina$50,100$57,810$63,330$76,930$85,420$66,920800
United States$47,840$59,780$73,900$88,540$109,890$76,42015,520
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

Metro areas

Area10th pct25th pctMedian75th pct90th pctMeanEmployed
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$56,200$76,090$81,190$96,700$97,680$82,26060
Greensboro-High Point, NC$50,250$59,810$67,940$68,070$80,280$64,990120
Winston-Salem, NC$50,800$58,690$67,240$73,440$76,640$65,65040
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$49,890$62,490$64,700$95,520$100,690$77,310180
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$52,320$61,880$63,330$77,990$82,080$68,110200
Burlington, NC$41,600$57,590$58,310$71,470$71,470$57,82040
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC$48,130$57,160$57,810$65,500$70,780$59,69060
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

Programs

Listed programs in North Carolina

Every automation technician program we matched in North Carolina. Schools with published tuition are listed first.

Program / providerLocationTypeGraduates 2023-24TuitionSource
Alamance Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Graham, NCCertificate (1-2 years)2$2,592–$8,736
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Alamance Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Graham, NCAssociate degree10$2,592–$8,736
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Alamance Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Graham, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)8$2,592–$8,736
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Asheville, NCCertificate (1-2 years)1$2,882–$9,026
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Asheville, NCAssociate degree1$2,882–$9,026
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Asheville, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)5$2,882–$9,026
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Blue Ridge Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Flat Rock, NCCertificate (1-2 years)0$2,690–$8,834
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Blue Ridge Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Flat Rock, NCAssociate degree0$2,690–$8,834
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Blue Ridge Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Flat Rock, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)0$2,690–$8,834
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Blue Ridge Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Flat Rock, NCAssociate degree3$2,690–$8,834
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Blue Ridge Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Flat Rock, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)6$2,690–$8,834
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Cape Fear Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Wilmington, NCCertificate (1-2 years)0$2,772–$8,916
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Cape Fear Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Wilmington, NCAssociate degree0$2,772–$8,916
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Cape Fear Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Wilmington, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)3$2,772–$8,916
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Cape Fear Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Wilmington, NCAssociate degree5$2,772–$8,916
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Cape Fear Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Wilmington, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)3$2,772–$8,916
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Catawba Valley Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Hickory, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)0$2,427–$7,803
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Catawba Valley Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Hickory, NCAssociate degree11$2,427–$7,803
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Catawba Valley Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Hickory, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)18$2,427–$7,803
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Central Carolina Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Sanford, NCAssociate degree1$2,741–$8,885
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Central Carolina Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Sanford, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)3$2,741–$8,885
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Central Piedmont Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Charlotte, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)66$2,454–$7,062
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Central Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Charlotte, NCAssociate degree0$2,454–$7,062
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Central Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Charlotte, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)6$2,454–$7,062
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Cleveland Community College
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Shelby, NCCertificate (1-2 years)2$2,588–$8,732
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406
Cleveland Community College
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Shelby, NCAssociate degree6$2,588–$8,732
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406
Cleveland Community College
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Shelby, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)33$2,588–$8,732
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406
Craven Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
New Bern, NCCertificate (1-2 years)7$2,022–$6,630
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Craven Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
New Bern, NCAssociate degree7$2,022–$6,630
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Craven Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
New Bern, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)8$2,022–$6,630
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Forsyth Technical Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Winston-Salem, NCAssociate degree16$2,276–$6,884
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Gaston College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Dallas, NCAssociate degree2$3,229–$9,373
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Gaston College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Dallas, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)0$3,229–$9,373
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Guilford Technical Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Jamestown, NCAssociate degree5$2,334–$7,710
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Guilford Technical Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Jamestown, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)5$2,334–$7,710
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
McDowell Technical Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Marion, NCCertificate (1-2 years)0$2,032–$6,640
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
McDowell Technical Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Marion, NCAssociate degree0$2,032–$6,640
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
McDowell Technical Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Marion, NCCertificate (1-2 years)0$2,032–$6,640
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
McDowell Technical Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Marion, NCAssociate degree4$2,032–$6,640
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
McDowell Technical Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Marion, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)1$2,032–$6,640
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Mitchell Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Statesville, NCAssociate degree1$2,641–$8,785
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Mitchell Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Statesville, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)2$2,641–$8,785
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Montgomery Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Troy, NCAssociate degree0$2,538–$8,682
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Montgomery Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Troy, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)0$2,538–$8,682
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Roxboro, NCAssociate degree3$2,616–$8,760
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Roxboro, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)2$2,616–$8,760
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Randolph Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Asheboro, NCCertificate (1-2 years)0$2,416–$8,176
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Randolph Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Asheboro, NCAssociate degree0$2,416–$8,176
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Randolph Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Asheboro, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)0$2,416–$8,176
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Randolph Community College
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Asheboro, NCCertificate (1-2 years)2$2,416–$8,176
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406
Randolph Community College
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Asheboro, NCAssociate degree1$2,416–$8,176
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406
Randolph Community College
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Asheboro, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)4$2,416–$8,176
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406
Richmond Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Hamlet, NCAssociate degree2$1,956–$6,564
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Richmond Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Hamlet, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)1$1,956–$6,564
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Ahoskie, NCCertificate (1-2 years)0$2,642–$8,786
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Ahoskie, NCAssociate degree0$2,642–$8,786
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Ahoskie, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)13$2,642–$8,786
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Robeson Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Lumberton, NCAssociate degree3$2,634–$8,778
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Robeson Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Lumberton, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)0$2,634–$8,778
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Salisbury, NCCertificate (1-2 years)2$2,080–$6,688
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Salisbury, NCAssociate degree4$2,080–$6,688
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Salisbury, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)2$2,080–$6,688
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
South Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Polkton, NCAssociate degree1$2,022–$6,630
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
South Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Polkton, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)0$2,022–$6,630
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Southeastern Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Whiteville, NCCertificate (1-2 years)1$2,600–$8,744
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Southeastern Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Whiteville, NCAssociate degree1$2,600–$8,744
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Southeastern Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Whiteville, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)17$2,600–$8,744
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Southwestern Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Sylva, NCAssociate degree1$2,448–$7,824
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Southwestern Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Sylva, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)1$2,448–$7,824
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Surry Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Dobson, NCCertificate (1-2 years)1$2,728–$8,872
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Surry Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Dobson, NCAssociate degree7$2,728–$8,872
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Surry Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Dobson, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)15$2,728–$8,872
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Vance-Granville Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Henderson, NCAssociate degree7$1,964–$6,572
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Vance-Granville Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Henderson, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)22$1,964–$6,572
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Wayne Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Goldsboro, NCAssociate degree2$2,598–$8,742
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Wayne Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Goldsboro, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)2$2,598–$8,742
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407
Western Piedmont Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Morganton, NCAssociate degree8$2,650–$8,794
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
Western Piedmont Community College
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Morganton, NCCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)9$2,650–$8,794
Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)
IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403
ABCO Automation Inc.Brown Summit, NCRegistered apprenticeship sponsorn/aContact programDOL Office of Apprenticeship
Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program.

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Sources

  • Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
  • Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
  • Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
  • Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).

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