- AET is NOT a traditional engineering program, but rather a field of study with associate degree options that prepare students for various careers in an industrial setting. It applies engineering principles to hands-on learning in a high-tech environment.
- We offer AET associate degree programs in:
- Machine Tool Technology
- Automated Manufacturing/Robotics Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Mechanical Technology
- Industrial Systems Technology
- anofabrication Manufacturing Technology
- Certificate programs are available for those who wish to enter the workforce as soon as possible
and return to their educational program after finding employment.
- Transfer agreements exist with four-year universities for those wishing to complete the two-year degree and then continue on to receive a four-year degree. Partners include:
- Penn State University
- California University of Pennsylvania
- Widener University
- While in high school students may earn up to 16 college credits at Delaware County Community College that can be applied to one of our AET majors. Whether or not these credits transfer to another school is up to the receiving institution.
- Proficiency in advanced math and science is critical to your success.
- Students are trained for high-tech, high-paying positions that cut across all manufacturing industries. Starting salaries with a bachelor's degree range from $38,000 - $48,000 plus benefits. Salaries with
an associate degree are in the $28,000 - $32,000 range plus benefits and graduates with a certificate
earn between $11.00 - $13.00 an hour.
- Current job titles include: Applications Engineer; Product Engineer; Designer; Manufacturing
Engineer; System Project Engineer; Quality Control Engineer; Design Detailer; Development
Engineer; Staff Engineer.
To find out more contact…
Dr. Bernard Carrozza, Director, Applied Engineering Technology
610 359 – 7389