Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│63 Credits│Fond du Lac, West Bend│Eligible for Financial Aid
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $53,537
Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
This program is ideal for anyone interested in how things are made or how complex systems work. It combines technical skills with problem-solving, helping you stay ahead in a fast-paced, high-tech field.
With a Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Technology degree, you’ll be ready to work in modern manufacturing environments, using automated systems to improve efficiency and quality.
The AIR Center – A Modern Manufacturing Environment
We officially welcomed the first class of students into the Fond du Lac Campus Automation, Innovation and Robotics (AIR) Center in 2024. This new space allows for collaboration across multiple manufacturing programs and prepares students for an exciting career in modern manufacturing. The new West Bend Campus Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics Lab will open in the summer of 2025.
As the manufacturing industry quickly changes, companies are using advanced technologies and automation to improve their operations. To keep up, they need a skilled workforce with knowledge in areas like manufacturing processes, quality control, data collection and analysis, and how to bring all these parts together into a cohesive system.
Our Quality and Advanced Manufacturing program is led by instructors who are both academically accomplished and deeply rooted in the industry. With firsthand experience in manufacturing environments, they understand which skills and knowledge are essential for success on the shop floor and in strategic roles.
Students benefit from a balanced approach, splitting time between hands-on training with advanced technologies and working on real-world projects. Attention to detail is at the core of the program, preparing graduates to meet the high standards of modern manufacturing industries.
Start preparing for well-paying engineering technician, robotics, and quality assurance careers today!
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Engineering Technician
- Continuous Improvement Technician
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Process Engineering Technician
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
- CNC Programmer
- Robotics and Material-Handling Technician
- Industrial Engineering Technician
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $53,537
Consider earning certificates and a technical diploma along this pathway.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
NOTE: This program requires minimum Accuplacer QAS or ACT Arithmetic scores to register for the algebra classes. After you have been admitted to the program, your advisor will help you understand what courses are appropriate for your next steps.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$11,258.10
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!