State ranking · 2026

Best Mechatronics Programs in Texas, Ranked (2026)

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

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

The best current program matches in Texas

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

Robotics and Mechatronics Technology Certificate

South Texas College · McAllen, TX

South Texas College's Robotics and Mechatronics Technology Certificate is part of the broader Advanced Manufacturing Technology pathway. Graduates earn FANUC Level 1 Robot Operator certification through the NOCTI exam. HSI institution serving the Rio Grande Valley, with GE-funded scholarships and FANUC partnership.

Published tuition
$2,000/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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best mechatronics associate programs

AAS in Automated Industrial Process Mechatronics

St. Philip's College · San Antonio, TX

St. Philip's College in the Alamo Colleges District runs an Automated Industrial Process Mechatronics AAS structured as the top of a three-tier stackable ladder (Level 1 Certificate to Level 2 to AAS). HSI-designated institution serving San Antonio's manufacturing workforce. Toyota Texas truck plant, Caterpillar, and JCB are primary employer targets.

Published tuition
$2,500/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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Mechatronics Technology Certificate

Dallas College · Dallas, TX

Dallas College's Mechatronics Technology Certificate is a Level 1 credential designed as a fast-track entry point for the Eastfield/Mountain View industrial corridor. Courses stack directly into the Electro Mechanical Technology AAS for students who want to continue. TSI-waived entry removes the standardized testing barrier for incumbent workers.

Published tuition
$1,500/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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Mechatronics Technology Occupational Skills Award

Dallas College · Dallas, TX

Shortest entry credential in Dallas College's mechatronics ladder. The Occupational Skills Award is designed for incumbent workers seeking a stackable mechatronics credential without committing to the full certificate or AAS. Completion in 4-6 months full-time.

Published tuition
$1,000/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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AAS in Robotics-Automated Manufacturing Technology

Lone Star College · Houston, TX

Lone Star College's Robotics-Automated Manufacturing Technology AAS (formerly Mechatronics Technician) prepares students for industrial automation roles across PLCs, robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics in the Houston-area petrochemical and manufacturing corridor. Graduates earn the MSSC Certified Production Technician credential and can articulate into SFA's BS in Engineering at LSC-Kingwood. ExxonMobil Baytown and Chevron Phillips at Bayport are primary employer targets.

Published tuition
$3,600/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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Automated Industrial Process Mechatronics Level 1 Certificate

St. Philip's College · San Antonio, TX

Entry-level credential at St. Philip's College that stacks directly into the Automated Industrial Process Mechatronics AAS. HSI institution with majority-Hispanic enrollment, addressing the South Texas workforce equity gap in advanced manufacturing.

Published tuition
$1,500/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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Mechanical Technician / Mechatronics Occupational Skills Award

Lone Star College · Houston, TX

Lone Star College's Mechanical Technician/Mechatronics Occupational Skills Award is a fast-track, non-credit credential (around $2,560 total) that prepares students for the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification — making graduates immediately credentialed at the national-recognition level. The North Harris campus serves the Houston petrochemical corridor (ExxonMobil Baytown, Chevron Phillips, Bayport industrial district) with strong placement into instrumentation and controls (I&C) technician roles. Lone Star also offers longer credit certificates for students who want a more traditional path.

Published tuition
$2,560/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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AAS in Electro Mechanical Technology

Dallas College · Dallas, TX

Dallas College's Electro Mechanical Technology AAS at the Eastfield and Mountain View campuses merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC/computer controls, sensors, transducers and actuators in a single 60-credit AAS. The program positions graduates as technicians ready to adapt to ongoing industry automation changes across the broader DFW manufacturing employer base.

Published tuition
$2,970/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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Electromechanical Systems and Mechatronics Certificate

University of North Texas · Denton, TX

University of North Texas's Electromechanical Systems and Mechatronics Certificate is a rare university-level mechatronics-titled credential in Texas. Open to students across any major, the program uses MATLAB-based labs covering robotics kinematics/dynamics, sensors/actuators, trajectory planning, and vision systems. Good fit for UNT engineering students who want formal mechatronics specialization without changing majors.

Published tuition
$11,500/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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AAS in Mechatronics Technology

Texas State Technical College · Harlingen, TX

Texas State Technical College's Mechatronics Technology AAS is one of the few state-funded technical-college mechatronics degrees in Texas. TSTC's Money-Back Guarantee places graduates statewide. The program is transitioning to an Advanced Manufacturing title in Fall 2026 per official TSTC communications, but currently enrolls under the mechatronics name. Available at multiple TSTC campuses.

Published tuition
$5,500/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
SACSCOC
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best mechatronics masters programs

MS in Mechatronics Engineering

Texas A&M University–Kingsville · Kingsville, TX

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a standalone Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (not an ME track or concentration) — jointly delivered by the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The program structure runs 30 credit hours for the thesis option or 36 for non-thesis, anchored by four required mechatronics-specific core courses including "Mechatronics," "Sensors and Actuators in Mechatronics," and "Embedded System Design for Mechatronics." TAMUK's Fast-Track option lets qualified undergraduate engineering students earn both BS and MS in roughly five years. Public-tuition pricing under $8,000/year in-state — among the most affordable dedicated MS in Mechatronics options in the country.

Published tuition
$7,860/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
ABET
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How should you compare options in Texas?

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.

Related rankings and accreditation guidance

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