Mechanical Design Engineering Technology

61–63 Credit Associate Degree

The Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree program prepares learners to work with engineers in the design and preparation of engineering drawings for all types of machines and products. Learners learn to draw and design machinery parts and products using 2D and 3D computerized drawing software. Potential occupations include: CAD Technician, Drafter, Design Drafter, Product Designer and Engineering Technician.

Approximate Cost

$11,662
Tuition: $9695 , Books: $1697

Starting Salary

$29,120–$56,441
Average, based on the NTC Graduate Outcomes Report

Financial Aid

Available

Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

100%
Wausau
30-40%
Antigo
30-40%
Medford
30-40%
Phillips
20-30%
Spencer
20-30%
Wittenberg
20-30%
Online

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Select purchased parts
  • Analyze mechanical engineering problems
  • Design mechanical components and products
  • Create CAD geometry, parts and assemblies
  • Prepare detail and assembly drawings for documentation of mechanical components and products

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Engineering Technician
  • Product Designer
  • Design Drafter
  • Drafter
  • CAD Technician

Courses

The Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree is a 61–63 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

TECHNICAL DRAFTING/CAD 2.00
TECHNICAL DETAILING 2.00
MATERIALS OF INDUSTRY 2.00
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - MACHINING 2.00
COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPS 3.00
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS 4.00
GENERAL PHYSICS 1 4.00
SURVEY OF PHYSICS 3.00

Second Term

AUTOCAD APPLICATIONS 2.00
APPLIED MECHANICS FOR TECHNICIANS 3.00
MACHINE DESIGN 1 2.00
AUTODESK INVENTOR 3D CAD SOFTWARE 2.00
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - FABRICATION 2.00
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3.00
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00

Third Term

DESIGNING FOR MANUFACTURABILITY 4.00
MECHANISMS 4.00
MACHINE DESIGN 2 3.00
SOLIDWORKS 1 1.00
SOLIDWORKS 2 1.00
INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3.00
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00

Fourth Term

GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING FUNDAMENTALS 1.00
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERS 1.00
TOOLING & PRODUCTION 2.00
DESIGN PROBLEMS 3.00
FLUID POWER SYSTEMS 1: FUNDAMENTALS 1.00
TECHNICAL REPORTING 3.00
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3.00
INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Pathways

Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.

If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree:

Transfer Information

The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.

School Name Degree Name
Colorado State University - Global Business Management
Colorado State University - Global Human Services
Colorado State University - Global Information Technology
Colorado State University - Global Project Management
Lakeland University Accounting
Lakeland University Business Administration
Lakeland University Communication
Lakeland University Computer Science
Lakeland University Criminal Justice
Lakeland University Food Safety and Quality
Lakeland University Hospitality Management
Lakeland University Management Information System
Lakeland University Marketing
Lakeland University Organizational Management
Lakeland University Psychology
Marian University Technology Education
Michigan Tech University Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minnesota State University-Moorhead B.S. in Operations Management
Northern Michigan University BS in Applied Workplace Leadership
Purdue University Global BS in Business Administration
Purdue University Global BS in Health Care Administration
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Systems Analysis
Rasmussen College Accelerated Criminal Justice - Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Finance
Rasmussen College Accelerated Healthcare Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Services
Rasmussen College Accelerated Marketing-Digital Marketing
Rasmussen College Accelerated Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Siena Heights University Bachelor of Applied Science
Upper Iowa University Business Administration
UW Green Bay B.A.S Organizational Leadership
UW Oshkosh BAS in Organizational Studies
UW Oshkosh BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology
UW Platteville Industrial Technology Management
UW Stevens Point Bachelor of Applied Studies in Organizational Leadership
UW Stout BS in Career, Technical Education and Training
UW Stout BS in Management
UW Stout Engineering Technology - Mechanical Design

Admissions Process

Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.

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Documentation can be sent via email to admissions@ntc.edu, via mail, addressed to: Northcentral Technical College, ATTN: Admissions, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401, or delivered in person to any NTC campus.

  • High school transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Contact the high school you attended if you do not have a copy of your transcript.
  • ACT composite score of 18 or above. Request an ACT College Report from ACT or contact the high school you graduated from if you do not have a copy on hand.
  • Accuplacer scores. Score requirements vary by program and version of the Accuplacer test that was taken. For more details, please contact Admissions. If you did not take the Accuplacer at NTC, contact the college at which you took it to obtain a copy of your scores.
  • College transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 over a minimum of 12 credits, earned at a single college.

If you do not meet any one of the above criteria, don’t worry, complete the application anyway and we will contact you to discuss your options.

What’s Next?

We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.