State ranking · 2026

Best Mechatronics Programs in Wisconsin, Ranked (2026)

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

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

The best current program matches in Wisconsin

These 9 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

Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship

Waukesha County Technical College · Pewaukee, WI

Waukesha County Technical College's Mechatronics Technician is a registered apprenticeship with related instruction at WCTC's Terry Lutz Integrated Manufacturing Center. Apprentices can simultaneously work toward the Technical Studies - Journeyworker AAS by taking 1-2 extra classes per semester. Annual wage range during apprenticeship: $41,300-$63,600.

Published tuition
$2,000/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship

Madison Area Technical College (Madison College) · Madison, WI

Madison College's Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship is a state-registered apprenticeship through the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Lab-based instruction covers integration, programming, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of automated industrial controls and robots. Total 10,000 apprenticeship hours plus 27 credits of related instruction. Cost of related instruction around $5,639.

Published tuition
$5,639/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship

Moraine Park Technical College · Fond du Lac, WI

Moraine Park Technical College's Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship is a 34-credit pathway (28-credit related instruction) registered through the Wisconsin DWD. Serves Fond du Lac, Washington, and Dodge County manufacturing employers. Note: the companion AAS was rebranded from Mechatronics to Electromechanical Technology in 2024, but the apprenticeship retains the mechatronics name.

Published tuition
$5,000/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Mechatronics Technical Diploma

Gateway Technical College · Kenosha, WI

Gateway Technical College's Mechatronics Technical Diploma is delivered at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant, WI. Gateway hosts the Rockwell Automation-partnered Academy of Advanced Manufacturing (12-week intensive program). Explicit articulation pathway to UW-Stout's online BS in Automation Leadership for students who want to continue to a four-year credential.

Published tuition
$4,800/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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best mechatronics associate programs

AAS in Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology

Waukesha County Technical College · Pewaukee, WI

Waukesha County Technical College's Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology AAS is the 60-credit AAS half of WCTC's Mechatronics Technician career pathway. Annual wage range $58,700-$77,200 cited by WCTC. Training delivered in the Terry Lutz Integrated Manufacturing Center. Southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing corridor placement.

Published tuition
$4,800/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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AAS in Mechatronic & Robotic Engineering Technology

Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College's Mechatronic & Robotic Engineering Technology AAS explicitly covers Industry 4.0 topics — SCADA, smart sensors, and machine vision in addition to PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, and robotics. La Crosse-area location with strong placement into Trane, Kwik Trip, and broader western Wisconsin manufacturing.

Published tuition
$5,286/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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Mechatronics Specialist - AAS

Chippewa Valley Technical College · Eau Claire, WI

Chippewa Valley Technical College's Mechatronics Specialist AAS is a 60-credit associate degree that stacks on top of the Mechatronics Technician technical diploma. Trains students to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing equipment across the Eau Claire region. Total program cost around $13,486 as published by CVTC. Western Wisconsin manufacturing corridor.

Published tuition
$6,743/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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BS in Automation Leadership (Online)

University of Wisconsin-Stout · Menomonie, WI

University of Wisconsin-Stout's BS in Automation Leadership is a first-of-its-kind 100 percent online bachelor's targeted at AAS-completers in mechatronics, automation, and robotics. Up to 88 of the 120 credits can come from SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) stackable credentials, dramatically reducing time-to-completion for students who already hold relevant credentials. Wisconsin's primary four-year mechatronics-adjacent BS pathway.

Published tuition
$10,100/yr
Format
online
Accreditation
HLC
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Mechatronics Technician - Technical Diploma

Chippewa Valley Technical College · Eau Claire, WI

Chippewa Valley Technical College's Mechatronics Technician Technical Diploma is a 37-credit one-year credential. Credits ladder directly into the CVTC Mechatronics Specialist AAS for students who want to continue. Total program cost around $8,443 published.

Published tuition
$8,443/yr
Format
on-campus
Accreditation
HLC
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How should you compare options in Wisconsin?

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