State ranking · 2026

Best Mechatronics Programs in North Carolina, Ranked (2026)

A state-level comparison of mechatronics, automation, and robotics programs headquartered in North Carolina. 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

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

The best current program matches in North Carolina

These 5 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

AAS in Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Blue Ridge Community College · Flat Rock, NC

Blue Ridge Community College's Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS is part of the NCCCS A40350 curriculum standard, which keeps tuition among the lowest in the country (around $2,432/year in-state). Coursework moves through industrial electricity, PLCs, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, instrumentation, and process control — students split time between classroom and state-of-the-art labs that mirror plant-floor environments. The curriculum aligns to the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) Mechatronics certification exams, and a dedicated NC Mechatronics Apprenticeship pathway places students into paid industrial-technician roles with western North Carolina manufacturers.

Published tuition
$2,432/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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best mechatronics certificate programs

Mechatronics Engineering Technology Certificate

Wake Technical Community College · Raleigh, NC

Wake Tech is a FANUC-authorized Certified Education Robot Training (CERT) partner, which means students earn the FANUC FCR-O1 (Operator Level 1) NOCTI certification as part of the curriculum — a credential recognized at automotive welding cells across the country. The certificate runs two semesters with strong hands-on lab time on actual FANUC robots, plus core PLC and electrical training. John Deere's Wake County facility, Eaton, and the broader Raleigh-area automation employer base are primary placement targets.

Published tuition
$2,432/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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best mechatronics certificate programs

Mechatronics Engineering Technology Certificate

Central Piedmont Community College · Charlotte, NC

Central Piedmont is a Siemens-authorized CERT partner — that means students complete the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) Level 1 as part of the curriculum at no additional cost, walking out with both a CPCC credential and a Siemens-recognized industry certification. The program leverages Charlotte's dense manufacturing base: Siemens Charlotte energy operations, Honeywell, and dozens of automotive and aerospace tier-ones recruit graduates. NCCCS tuition makes the cost-per-credit among the lowest in the country.

Published tuition
$2,432/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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best mechatronics associate programs

AAS in Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Alamance Community College · Graham, NC

Alamance Community College's 69-70 credit Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS is built around extensive hands-on lab time with mechanical-electrical training stations covering pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, conveyor systems, and robotic arms. NCCCS tuition keeps this among the most affordable mechatronics AAS programs in the country (around $2,432/year in-state). Reported entry-level salaries for graduates run around $50,000, with placement into Honda Aero (the GE-Honda aircraft engine joint venture) and LabCorp leading the local outcomes. A transfer track moves 64 credits into East Carolina University's BS in Industrial Technology for students who want to continue.

Published tuition
$2,432/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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best mechatronics bachelors programs

Joint BS in Engineering, Mechatronics Concentration (NC State / UNC Asheville)

University of North Carolina at Asheville · Asheville, NC

The Joint BS in Engineering, Mechatronics Concentration (JEM) is offered jointly by NC State and UNC Asheville — students spend all four years on the UNC Asheville campus, take engineering coursework taught by NC State faculty on-site, and graduate with degrees from both institutions. Engineering content comes from NC State's Departments of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering plus Electrical and Computer Engineering; liberal-arts and humanities content comes from UNC Asheville's strong humanities core. EAC-accredited since 2014, with public-tuition pricing under $7,500/year in-state — among the most affordable EAC mechatronics options in the country.

Published tuition
$7,392/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
EAC
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How should you compare options in North Carolina?

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 North Carolina. State authorization, lab/residency requirements, and professional requirements must be verified with the institution before enrollment.