Electromechanical Technology Degree

Electromagnetics is an arena of study where an electric signal or device creates a mechanical movement or a mechanical movement used to carry an electrical operation. On the other hand, Instrumentation Technology is a field of study that uses measuring instruments to analyze, measure, and record physical quantities. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer electromechanical technology degrees.

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Robeson Community College (R-CCC)

109 Community College Rd, Ahoskie, NC

About
Robeson Community College, located in Lumberton, North Carolina, was founded in 1965 as an extension of Fayetteville Technical Institute. The school became independent three years later, and has been serving the community ever since.

Over the years RCC has expanded its campus and outlying facilities, continually upgrading an evolving to help serve the needs of the community, expanding the resources and services available to students and residents. The school is dedicated to the community, playing a prominent role in its social, cultural and educational development.

Academics
Robeson Community College offers a variety of programs that result in a degree, certificate or diploma. The school provides vocational and technical training alongside transfer opportunities to four year institutions. RCC is constantly improving its offerings, refining its techniques, and offering the best education possible for its students.

Vocationally-rooted degree programs allow students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate which demonstrates competency in the field of study and allows for employment after graduation. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the first two years of a four year education at RCC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year college or university to complete the bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Culinary Technology
• Business Administration
• Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
• Cosmetology
• Nursing Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Robeson Community College must complete and submit the admissions application, have all transcripts (high school, college, GED) sent to the admissions office, schedule and take a placement exam, and meet with a counselor for a program interview.

Financial aid is available to eligible students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. To determine eligibility students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the deadline listed on the website. The information from the FAFSA will be used to determine need, help identify what programs a student qualifies for and the amount that will be awarded. Financial aid must be reapplied for at the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Electromechanical Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Robeson Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Description

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electro-mechanical technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).