ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS PROGRAM, A.S.C.T.
The Advanced Manufacturing Automation Technology (formerly Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology - Robotics) program at VU is one of the most successful programs at the University for graduate
placement and one of the highest paying. You should be aware that graduates of this
program are not hit as hard during an economic downturn because of the diversity of
areas that use automation in their manufacturing, such as; automotive assembly, automotive
suppliers, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, packaging, energy, transportation,
electronic devices, household products, consumer goods, plastic/rubber/metal products,
textiles, printing, and many others. These are the jobs of the future and will continue
to increase in growth because there is a shortage of people with the skills and knowledge
to use and understand the different technologies involved in automated manufacturing.
The average starting salary has remained in the top five of all career/technology
programs. With the increasing number of people eligible for retirement and the increasing
use of automation in manufacturing, the high job placement percentage will continue.
