State ranking · 2026

Best Mechatronics Programs in Colorado, Ranked (2026)

A state-level comparison of mechatronics, automation, and robotics programs headquartered in Colorado. Each listing links to the school’s own program page, so you can verify curriculum, tuition, delivery format, and admissions details before applying.

Quick answer

7 maintained school records are currently linked for Colorado. Use the links to verify practical requirements and current program details directly with the institution.

The best current program matches in Colorado

These 7 school-linked records are ranked through the Mechatronics Guide Index and were reviewed August 14, 2026. The institution’s own page remains the primary source for current facts.

How the state order works: Each record receives credit for the same seven documented signals used across Mechatronics Guide: accreditation, program leadership, advancement pathways, practical delivery, employer connection, affordability, and reputation. Decimal values reflect partial credit for evidence in a record, not a promise of outcomes.

best mechatronics associate programs

AES in Mechatronics (Transfer to CSU Pueblo)

Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak's AES (Associate of Engineering Science) in Mechatronics is the formal 2+2 transfer pathway into CSU Pueblo's EAC-accredited BS in Mechatronics Engineering. Direct articulation means PPSC credits transfer one-to-one. Cheapest path to Colorado's only EAC mechatronics BS.

Published tuition
$5,250/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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best mechatronics associate programs

AAS in Robotics and Automation Technology

Arapahoe Community College · Littleton, CO

Arapahoe Community College's Robotics and Automation Technology AAS uses PMMI-aligned (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute) curriculum with DOL-recognized stackable credentials. Denver-south-metro location with Lockheed Martin Waterton 15 minutes away. Strong placement into packaging-machinery, aerospace, and broader Denver manufacturing.

Published tuition
$5,250/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Technology

Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak's Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Technology AAS is the maintenance-focused counterpart to the Robotics & Automation AAS. Trains industrial maintenance technicians for the colorado Springs defense, semiconductor, and food-processing employer base. Three stacked Pikes Peak mechatronics tracks give working students multiple credential pathways.

Published tuition
$5,250/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Automation & Engineering Technology

Front Range Community College · Longmont, CO

Front Range Community College's AAS in Automation & Engineering Technology is delivered at the Center for Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) in Longmont. Serves Boulder-Longmont aerospace, semiconductor, brewing (New Belgium, Avery), and pharma employers. CCCS statewide tuition pricing.

Published tuition
$5,250/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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best mechatronics masters programs

MS in Mechatronics Engineering

Colorado State University Pueblo · Pueblo, CO

CSU Pueblo's MS in Mechatronics Engineering is the natural ladder-up from the EAC-accredited BS. 3+2 BS-to-MS pathway lets CSU Pueblo undergrads finish both degrees in 5 years. Standalone MS available for outside applicants. Aligned to Colorado Front Range engineering employer base.

Published tuition
$10,064/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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best mechatronics associate programs

AAS in Robotics & Automation Systems Technology

Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak State College's Robotics & Automation Systems Technology AAS feeds the Colorado Springs defense corridor — Lockheed Martin Space (Waterton + Schriever), Northrop Grumman Colorado Springs, Boeing Aurora, Raytheon Aurora. Strong aerospace and missile-systems placement.

Published tuition
$5,250/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Mechatronics

Colorado Mesa University · Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University's CMU Tech delivers an AAS in Mechatronics from Grand Junction in western Colorado. Operates a Mobile Learning Lab that brings mechatronics training to rural western CO communities. Western Slope manufacturing placement plus connections to the broader CSU system.

Published tuition
$9,927/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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How should you compare options in Colorado?

Choose the responsibility level first: a short credential, an associate pathway into maintenance and automation work, or an engineering-focused bachelor’s or graduate degree. Then compare the current curriculum, lab access, employer-connected learning, total cost, and your ability to complete practical requirements.

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Degree level

Mechatronics Certificates

Shorter certificate pathways can help a working learner build specific skills, but they are not interchangeable with an accredited degree or a documented apprenticeship.

Degree level

Best Mechatronics Associate Degree Programs

A mechatronics associate degree is commonly the practical entry point for automation and maintenance roles. Look closely at lab time, industrial controls exposure, and local employer partnerships.

Degree level

Best Mechatronics Bachelor’s Degree Programs

A mechatronics bachelor’s degree typically adds calculus, engineering analysis, design, and systems thinking to the applied automation core.

Accreditation

ABET-EAC engineering programs

Compare engineering-focused programs using a separate, source-linked ranking.

Delivery format

Online mechatronics programs

Review the practical requirements behind “online” claims.

Work pathway

Programs with apprenticeships

Explore documented earn-while-you-learn signals.

Availability note: This page does not claim that every online program can enroll residents of Colorado. State authorization, lab/residency requirements, and professional requirements must be verified with the institution before enrollment.