Engineering Technology, A.A.S. is an Associate Degree program offered by Northern Virginia Community College in Manassas, VA. Tuition is $12,326 total.
Program Overview
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a technician, operator, and/or technologist in the fields of engineering technology, electrical technology, industrial technology, operational technology, sensor technology, automation technology, robotics and mechatronics. S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions.
S. is offered at NOVA's Loudoun and Manassas campuses.
This associate degree totals 61 credits and is offered at NOVA's Loudoun and Manassas campuses.
What sets this Program apart
- Hands-on training in mechatronics, automation, robotics, and electrical systems
- OSHA 10 industry safety credential built into the curriculum (SAF 130)
- Stackable pathway: the Engineering Technology Technician C.S.C. courses ladder into this A.A.S.
- Offered in Northern Virginia, a major advanced-manufacturing and technology hub
General Requirements
- Open AdmissionNOVA is an open-admission institution. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED, or be 18 or older and able to benefit from college study.
- Apply to NOVASubmit the free NOVA (Virginia Community College System) application for admission to establish a student record.
- Placement & AdvisingComplete placement (the Virginia Placement Test or qualifying scores/transcripts) and meet with an advisor to plan your courses.
- ResidencyVirginia residents qualify for in-state tuition; documentation of Virginia domicile may be required.
Application Process
- 1Apply to NOVASubmit the free online application for admission — NOVA has open admission.
- 2Placement & OrientationComplete placement (or provide qualifying scores/transcripts) and new-student orientation.
- 3Plan Your Financial AidMeet with financial aid and complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal and Virginia state aid.
- 4Advise & RegisterWork with an academic advisor to build your schedule and register for your program courses.
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Recognized by employers nationwide
- A credential that reflects real, job-ready skills
Accreditations
Program Schedule
This program is offered at NOVA's Loudoun and Manassas campuses. Courses may be taken full- or part-time, and new cohorts begin each fall and spring semester, with selected courses offered in summer. Exact term dates are published on NOVA’s academic calendar.
Curriculum
The Engineering Technology, A.A.S. plan of study (61 credits). Course selections and electives should be confirmed with an academic advisor.
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | 15 | |
| ELE 150 | A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals | 3 |
| ENG 115 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| IND 123 | Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma | 1 |
| IND 137 | Team Concepts & Problem Solving | 3 |
| MEC 140 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
| SAF 130 | Industrial Safety OSHA 10 | 1 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| 2nd Semester | 15 | |
| CAD 175 | Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams | 2 |
| ELE 146 | Electric Motor Control | 4 |
| ELE 233 | Programmable Logic Controller Systems I | 3 |
| MTH 111 | Basic Technical Mathematics (or Higher) | 3 |
| MEC 230 | Mechatronics Process Control | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | 16 | |
| CST 126 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ETR 281 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| INS 233 | Process Control Integration | 4 |
| MEC 270 | Computation for Engineering Technology | 3 |
| — | Technical Elective | 3 |
| 4th Semester | 15 | |
| ELE 211 | Electrical Machines I | 3 |
| MEC 266 | Application of Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| — | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| — | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| — | Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total | 61 |
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Cost of Attendance
NOVA charges tuition per credit hour. At the current in-state rate (about $202 per credit), the 61-credit associate degree totals approximately $12,322 in tuition for Virginia residents; out-of-state and out-of-country rates are higher. Tuition does not include the technology fee, books, tools, or program supplies. Current per-credit rates and fees are published on NOVA’s Tuition & Fees page.
Financial Aid
NOVA participates in federal Title IV student aid. Aid available to those who qualify includes:
- Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
- Virginia state aid, including the G3 (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back) program for eligible high-demand fields
- VA education benefits (GI Bill®) and military tuition assistance
- Scholarships and institutional payment plans
About $12,322 in tuition for Virginia residents (roughly $202 per credit hour); out-of-state rates are higher and books, tools, and fees are billed separately.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in the field. Building on the program’s hands-on coursework, graduates pursue positions such as:
- Engineering technician
- Electrical technician
- Industrial technician
- Operational technology technician
- Automation technician
- Robotics technician
- Mechatronics technician
What to expect as a Northern Virginia Community College student
NOVA serves a large, diverse student body across Northern Virginia, offers strong veteran and military support, and provides advising and financial-aid help to plan your path. Courses can be taken full- or part-time, with new cohorts each fall and spring.
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Recognized by employers nationwide
- A credential that reflects real, job-ready skills