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Mechatronics & Robotics

2 schools compared · Average earnings $55,782/yr
Schools Offering
2
Avg Grad Earnings
$55,782/yr
Avg TradeSchoolWorth Score
41/100
AI-Proof Rating
Resilient
49% of tasks AI-shielded

Best Schools for Mechatronics & Robotics

Top 2 schools ranked by TradeSchoolWorth Score. Click any row for full earnings projections and AI-proof analysis.

# School Score Earnings AI-Proof ROI
1 Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA		 52
47–54		 $64,055/yr Moderate 16.9x
2 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA		 51
46–53		 $47,508/yr Moderate 25.2x

Highest Earning Mechatronics & Robotics Programs

Schools where Mechatronics & Robotics graduates earn the most in their first year after graduation.

School 1-Year Earnings Score AI-Proof
Pennsylvania College of Technology $64,055/yr 52 Moderate
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology $47,508/yr 51 Moderate

Best ROI for Mechatronics & Robotics

Schools with the highest earnings-to-tuition ratio for Mechatronics & Robotics.

School ROI Multiple Earnings Score
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology 25.2x $47,508/yr 51
Pennsylvania College of Technology 16.9x $64,055/yr 52

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Mechatronics & Robotics graduates earn?
Across 2 schools, Mechatronics & Robotics graduates earn an average of $55,782 per year in their first year after completing the program. Earnings range from $47,508 to $64,055 depending on the school.
How AI-proof is a career in Mechatronics & Robotics?
Mechatronics & Robotics is rated "Resilient" for AI resilience, with 49% of job tasks being hands-on work shielded from AI automation. This means relatively few career tasks in this field remain hands-on work that AI cannot replicate.
Which school has the best Mechatronics & Robotics program?
Based on the TradeSchoolWorth Score (combining earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and ROI), Pennsylvania College of Technology ranks #1 for Mechatronics & Robotics with a score of 52/100 and graduate earnings of $64,055/yr.
Is Mechatronics & Robotics worth it?
On average, Mechatronics & Robotics graduates earn 21.1x their in-state tuition over 10 years. This is a strong return on investment.

About This Data

This page aggregates Mechatronics & Robotics trade programs across 2 schools using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research from OpenAI and academic institutions.

The TradeSchoolWorth Score (0–100) combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and return on investment. Each school's program page includes three scenarios (strong growth, base case, conservative) showing 10-year earnings projections.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Last updated 2026.