Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology is a Certificate Of Completion program offered by Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, WA. The program takes 24 months (eight quarters) to complete, with a total tuition of $51,800.
Program Overview
Graduates of the Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology program find career opportunities in fields such as Aerospace, Agriculture, Energy, Manufacturing, Mining and Refining, Pharmaceuticals, Semi-Conductor Technology, and much more. From retro-fitting and maintaining industrial equipment to installing and upgrading controls systems, your skills and knowledge may help define your key role within the organization.
What Sets This Program Apart
The student to instructor ratio for the INDUS program is no greater than 24:1. PROGRAM-OUTLINE Quarter 1 IN 110 Math for Electronics 9.5 IN 111 Electrical Fundamentals I 6.5 IN 112 L Lab & Shop Projects 5.0 Subtotal: 21.0 Quarter 2 IN 120 Solid State Devices 5.0 IN 121 Electrical Fundamentals II 7.5 IN 122 L Lab & Shop Projects 7.5 Subtotal: 20.0 Quarter 3 IN 130 Advanced Electronics 5.5 IN 131 Physics I 3.5 IN 132 Instrumentation I 3.0 IN 133 L Lab & Shop Projects 7.5 Subtotal: 19.5 Quarter 4 IN 140 Physics II 7.5 IN 141 Calculus I 3.0 IN 142 Instrumentation II 4.5 IN 143 L Lab & Shop Projects 5.5 Subtotal: 20.5 Quarter 5 IN 210 Calculus II 5.0 IN 211 Instrumentation III 4.5 IN 212 Motor Control 1.5 IN 213 L Lab & Shop Projects 8.5 Subtotal: 19.5 Quarter 6 IN 220 Industrial Computing I 6.5 IN 221 Instrumentation IV 7.0 IN 222 L Lab & Shop Projects 7.0 Subtotal: 20.5 Quarter 7 IN 230 Programmable Logic Co
In this hands-on profession, you may find a career that allows you to build on your intellectual knowledge and apply it to real-world problems. Graduates of the Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology program find career opportunities in fields such as Aerospace, Agriculture, Energy, Manufacturing, Mining and Refining, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor Technology, and much more. From retrofitting and maintaining industrial equipment to installing and upgrading control systems, your skills and knowledge may help define your key role within the organization. In the 2-year Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology program, the curriculum covers mathematics for electronics, electricity, solid state, digital devices, applied physics, and calculus. Programmable logic controllers, transmitters, transducers, recorders, and controllers are used to simulate control techniques. Students study how to monitor, install, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate process controls for temperature, level, flow, and pressure. Start your journey towards a rewarding career in Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology by scheduling your tour today! **What you study**
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Robotics
- Process controls
- Automation
- Motor controls
- Electronics/electricity
- Solid state
- Applied mathematics and calculus
- Applied physics
- Calibration
- Industrial computing
- Digital devices
School Information
Campus
Yakima Campus
2011 W. Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
Accreditation
Perry Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Perry Technical Institute is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This school is licensed under chapter 28C.10 RCW.
Admission Requirements and Process
All applicants must have earned a high school diploma, General Education Development Certificate (GED), or a recognized equivalent education, and be at least 16 years old. Perry Technical Institute programs are considered full-time and run year-round. **Enrollment procedures**
1. To start the enrollment process. 2. After completing a program tour and deciding to apply, contact Enrollment Services to complete the requirements for your chosen program. 3. Pay a $100 registration fee to secure a seat in an available start date. Perry Technical Institute enrolls students based on the date their registration fee is paid. Students will be contacted according to their enrollment date when a seat becomes available for an earlier start date. Students who request a change in enrollment date after paying the registration fee will be charged a $50 term change fee. Enrollment Services · 509.453.0374 · enrollment.services@perrytech.edu
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
The Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology program is 24 months in length (eight quarters). Students earn 159 credit hours, which equals 2,688 clock hours.
The student-to-instructor ratio for the program is 24:1.
Tuition is payable on a quarterly basis. There are four quarters in an academic year.
Our start dates are as follows:
- Summer 2026
Curriculum
**Quarter 1**
- IN 110 — Math for Electronics (9.5 credits)
- IN 111 — Electrical Fundamentals I (6.5 credits)
- IN 112 L — Lab & Shop Projects (5 credits)
- Subtotal: 21 credits
**Quarter 2**
- IN 120 — Solid State Devices (5 credits)
- IN 121 — Electrical Fundamentals II (7.5 credits)
- IN 122 L — Lab & Shop Projects (7.5 credits)
- Subtotal: 20 credits
**Quarter 3**
- IN 130 — Advanced Electronics (5.5 credits)
- IN 131 — Physics I (3.5 credits)
- IN 132 — Instrumentation I (3 credits)
- IN 133 L — Lab & Shop Projects (7.5 credits)
- Subtotal: 19.5 credits
**Quarter 4**
- IN 140 — Physics II (7.5 credits)
- IN 141 — Calculus I (3 credits)
- IN 142 — Instrumentation II (4.5 credits)
- IN 143 L — Lab & Shop Projects (5.5 credits)
- Subtotal: 20.5 credits
**Quarter 5**
- IN 210 — Calculus II (5 credits)
- IN 211 — Instrumentation III (4.5 credits)
- IN 212 — Motor Control (1.5 credits)
- IN 213 L — Lab & Shop Projects (8.5 credits)
- Subtotal: 19.5 credits
**Quarter 6**
- IN 220 — Industrial Computing I (6.5 credits)
- IN 221 — Instrumentation IV (7 credits)
- IN 222 L — Lab & Shop Projects (7 credits)
- Subtotal: 20.5 credits
**Quarter 7**
- IN 230 — Programmable Logic Controllers (6 credits)
- IN 231 — Digital Fundamentals (6 credits)
- IN 232 — Networking Fundamentals (2 credits)
- IN 233 L — Lab & Shop Projects (6 credits)
- Subtotal: 20 credits
**Quarter 8**
- IN 240 — Analytical Instruments (4.5 credits)
- IN 241 — Industrial Computing II (2 credits)
- IN 242 — Employment Preparation (5 credits)
- IN 243 L — Lab & Shop Projects (2.5 credits)
- IN 244 E — Externship (4 credits)
- Subtotal: 18 credits
**Total credit hours: 159** (2,688 clock hours)
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Total Program Tuition
≈ $51,800
Total Program Cost
≈ $57,066
**Tuition**
- Tuition: $51,800
**Mandatory fees**
- Lab fees: $176
- Technology fees: $400
- Tool/material fees: $110
- Books: $1,430
- Other tools/materials: $3,150
**Total estimated cost of enrollment: $57,066**
All fees listed are mandatory and required for the completion of the program. Additional certifications and field trips are optional and costs are assessed separately. Programs may have additional continuing education costs that are required for licensing and/or job placement. Amounts listed are estimates and subject to change.
**Registration fee**
- A $100 registration fee secures a seat in an available start date.
- If the applicant cancels after the fifth business day subsequent to signing the enrollment agreement, but prior to attending class, the school will retain the registration fee not to exceed $100 and all other money paid will be refunded.
**Financial aid**
Perry Technical Institute offers a variety of financial assistance to eligible students. Aid in the form of grants, loans, jobs, and scholarships help offset the cost of educational expenses. Financial aid is administered in accordance with established state and federal policies and philosophies.
A student's eligibility for federal and state aid is determined through the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Alternatively, students who do not have access to federal funding due to immigration status (including undocumented students) can complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
- Federal Pell Grants
- Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans
- Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans
- Perry Technical Foundation scholarships
- Veterans education benefits (GI Bill®), approved by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board's State Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA)
For more information regarding financial assistance, contact a financial aid representative at 509.453.0374 or email financialaid@perrytech.edu.
Total program tuition is $51,800, billed quarterly across eight quarters.
Career Outcomes
Perry Technical Institute serves industry by preparing workers with both technical skills and positive work habits. Career Services supports students through the Employment Connection, part-time job listings and the annual Employer Expo.
Through continuous development of our Program Advisory Committees (PACs), industry leaders help shape our course curriculum, ensuring students receive training for the real world and are prepared for employment after graduation.
What to Expect as a Perry Technical Institute Student
Perry Technical Institute is housed in the same location that it was in 1939. It has built upon its rich history to continue to meet the needs of employers throughout the area. Perry now offers 13 programs and serves more than 800 students.
Over the years, Perry Technical Institute has tailored its programs to meet the needs of industry. While the course offerings have changed in response to these needs, the mission of the school has remained the same. Perry Technical Institute serves industry by preparing workers with both technical skills and positive work habits.
Perry Technical Institute boasts a range of facilities such as classrooms, labs, study zones, a student center, a learning resource center, and communal areas designed to foster connections among students, faculty, and local community members. Classrooms and computer labs are equipped with interactive whiteboards and Wi-Fi connectivity. Additionally, the campus offers various amenities to cater to student needs, including outdoor seating areas, open fields for recreational activities, and convenient food such as vending machines. Administrative offices and support staff, covering enrollment, financial aid, registrar services, foundation, academic support, facilities & safety, veteran support, human resources, IT services, and career services, are also located on-site.
Through continuous development of our Program Advisory Committees (PACs), industry leaders help shape our course curriculum, ensuring students receive training for the real world and are prepared for employment after graduation.
School Information
Campus
Yakima Campus
2011 W. Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
Accreditation
Perry Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Perry Technical Institute is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This school is licensed under chapter 28C.10 RCW.
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