State ranking · 2026

Best Mechatronics Programs in Ohio, Ranked (2026)

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

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

The best current program matches in Ohio

These 11 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 certificate programs

Dana Mechatronics Engineering Certificate

Owens Community College · Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College's Dana Mechatronics Engineering Certificate is an industry-named credential developed in partnership with Dana Incorporated (the global automotive driveshaft and powertrain manufacturer headquartered in Maumee, OH). The certificate sits inside an NSF-funded mechatronics pipeline that runs from Toledo Public Schools through Owens and into the University of Toledo, giving students a clear technician-to-engineer pathway.

Published tuition
$4,000/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Mechatronics Technician Certificate (Workforce)

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College · Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati State's Workforce Development Center runs a stackable Mechatronics Technician certificate designed for fast entry-level placement. Students complete Industrial Electrical Technician, Robotics Technician, and Mechanical Technician modules, then a Mechatronics capstone. Designed with regional employers for fast workforce entry; credits also apply toward the credit-bearing AAS for students who want to continue.

Published tuition
$3,500/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Dana Mechatronics Controls Certificate

Owens Community College · Perrysburg, OH

PLC and controls-focused sister certificate to Owens' Dana Mechatronics Engineering certificate. Stackable credit-bearing credential developed with Dana Inc, focused on industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, motor control, and process automation. Credits stack into the broader Dana-partnered AAS pathway at Owens.

Published tuition
$4,000/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Dana Mechatronics Maintenance Certificate

Owens Community College · Perrysburg, OH

Industrial maintenance technician track for high-tech manufacturing equipment uptime. The third Dana-partnered certificate at Owens, focused on mechanical maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearing and drive systems, and equipment troubleshooting. Three-semester program with hands-on lab work at Owens' Perrysburg campus.

Published tuition
$4,000/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Smart Manufacturing - Mechatronics

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) · Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is one of only two Ohio community colleges with Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) partner status. The 60-credit AAS in Smart Manufacturing - Mechatronics covers PLCs, robotics, hydraulics, electronics, and process control integration. Credits articulate directly into Tri-C's own BAS in Integrated Digital Manufacturing Engineering Technology for students who want to continue without leaving the institution. Cleveland-area placement spans Lincoln Electric, Swagelok, plus the broader Northeast Ohio manufacturing base.

Published tuition
$7,775/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)

Sinclair Community College · Dayton, OH

Sinclair Community College is one of the few schools nationally holding both FANUC CERT and Siemens SMSCP partner status, meaning students can earn industry certifications from both major automation OEMs inside a single program. Sinclair's Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program is the mechatronics-equivalent credential — combining mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems training with hands-on lab work each semester. The Dayton, Ohio location puts students inside Honda of America Manufacturing's supplier base and GE Aviation's Evendale operations.

Published tuition
$4,380/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

Columbus State Community College · Columbus, OH

Columbus State Community College's Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS is built as the talent pipeline for Intel's $20+ billion Ohio One semiconductor fab in Licking County. Curriculum combines mechanical engineering technology with electronics and automation, plus process control coursework tied to semiconductor manufacturing equipment needs. Honda Marysville, AEP, and the broader central Ohio manufacturing base round out placement targets. Franklin County in-county tuition runs around $5,100 per year.

Published tuition
$5,100/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics (Online)

University of Toledo · Toledo, OH

University of Toledo's Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics is a 15-credit fully online graduate credential designed for practicing mechanical engineers who want to formalize mechatronics skills without committing to a full MS. All credits apply toward UToledo's MS in Mechanical Engineering or MS in General Engineering, making it a low-risk stackable path. Curriculum is automotive-industry-oriented, reflecting UToledo's proximity to the Toledo Jeep plant, Dana headquarters in Maumee, and the broader Toledo automotive supplier base.

Published tuition
$10,500/yr
Format
online
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Automation Engineering Technology - Systems Specialist

Lorain County Community College · Elyria, OH

Lorain County Community College launched Ohio's first associate degree in mechatronics technology (MEMS focus) in 2014 and reports a 100 percent placement rate. The AAS in Automation Engineering Technology - Systems Specialist sits in LCCC's second-lowest tuition tier in Ohio (around $4,200/year). Articulates directly into LCCC's own BAS in Smart Industrial Automated Systems Engineering Technology for four-year continuation without leaving the institution.

Published tuition
$4,200/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial Automation

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College · Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati State self-describes its Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial Automation program as the largest of its kind in Ohio. The 70-credit AAS covers PLCs, robotics, motor controls, instrumentation, and process control. Building Automation (EMETB) and Laser (EMETL) sister tracks let students specialize further if they want. Cincinnati-area placement spans GE Aviation Evendale (jet engine manufacturing), Procter & Gamble (process automation), Honda Anna Engine, and broader Cincinnati-NKY manufacturing.

Published tuition
$13,860/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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BS in Mechatronics Engineering

Kent State University · Kent, OH

Kent State is one of very few US institutions running both an EAC-accredited Mechatronics Engineering BS (this entry — the engineer-track, FE/PE-licensure-eligible degree) and a separate ETAC-accredited Mechatronics Engineering Technology BS. The EAC track sits in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at the Kent campus, with public-tuition pricing among the most affordable EAC mechatronics options in the country. Curriculum is built around design, construction, and operation of automated systems, robots, and intelligent products that come from integrated hardware-software systems.

Published tuition
$12,300/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
EAC
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How should you compare options in Ohio?

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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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.

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ABET-EAC engineering programs

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

Delivery format

Online mechatronics programs

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Work pathway

Programs with apprenticeships

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