Volunteer State Community College offers an A.A.S. degree in Mechatronics in Gallatin and Cookeville.
Mechatronics is the blending of engineering fields, including mechanical, controls, electronic, and computer engineering, to automate manufacturing, distribution, and complex services through multiple industries.
As a Mechatronics professional, you could be the expert who repairs, maintains, and designs state-of-the-art robotics and computer-aided equipment in today’s fastest-growing industries.
 | Two-Year Vol State Degree Program |
| The Support You Need to Succeed |
| In-Demand Job Field |
| Good Pay- $55,610, Median |
The Mission of the Mechatronics Program
The mission of the Mechatronics Technology program at Vol State is to provide students with the academic knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare them for employment as highly skilled mechatronics technicians. This program is designed for students interested in getting into the workforce quickly with the technical skills that employers demand.
Mechatronics Labs at Vol State
Check out one of our two Mechatronics labs in the video below. This one is in Cookeville and we have another state-of-the-art lab in Gallatin.
Mechatronics A.A.S. Student Performance and Achievement Information
- 2020 to 2021: 30.0%
- 2021 to 2022: 66.7%
- 2022 to 2023: 50.0%
- 2023 to 2024: 71.4%
- 2024 to 2025: 78.9%
Source: RASI Data Hub
- Fall 2018 Freshman Cohort: 23.5%
- Fall 2019 Freshman Cohort: 30.8%
- Fall 2020 Freshman Cohort: 9.1%
- Fall 2021 Freshman Cohort: 56.3%
Source: RASI Data Hub
- Class of 2023 – 3.45
- Class of 2024 – 3.47
- Class of 2025 – 3.31
- Class of 2023 – 2.03 years
- Class of 2024 – 2.15 years
- Class of 2025 – 2.22 years
- 86% of graduates are employed or continue with schooling
- Average yearly salary of graduates employed in the Mechatronics field: $67,819
- Received a pay raise after graduation: 42%
- Received a promotion after graduation: 29%
Source: Survey of Vol State Mechatronics Technology graduates from the previous 5 years
Cost of Program and Financial Aid
- Tuition and Fees for the entire Mechatronics Technology A.A.S. program
- 4 semesters at $2579/semester = $10,316
- Average cost for books and materials is approximately $250/semester
- Total cost is approximately $11,316
- These costs assume
- The student has no financial aid
- The student is full-time and follows the recommended course sequence
- The student is not required to take learning support courses
- 92% of Mechatronics Students receive some form of financial aid or scholarship.
- Financial aid availability – most students can significantly reduce the cost of attending college by using financial aid. Here is a list of commonly used financial aid in the Mechatronics program. Please see the Scholarships and Grants | Vol State page for more information.
First-time Freshmen ACT Score Comparison
| Semester | MECH A.A.S. | College |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 20.4 | 19.3 |
Average GPA by Semester Comparison
| Semester | MECH | B&T | Health Sci | Hum & FA | Math & Sci | Nursing | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | 2.34 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.35 | 2.13 | 3.47 | 2.56 |
| Spring 2021 | 2.42 | 2.62 | 2.76 | 2.61 | 2.41 | 3.34 | 2.75 |
| Fall 2021 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.23 | 3.29 | 2.64 |
| Spring 2022 | 2.81 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.45 | 3.41 | 2.77 |
| Fall 2022 | 2.89 | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 3.16 | 2.61 |
| Spring 2023 | 3.11 | 2.63 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.45 | 3.13 | 2.73 |
| Fall 2023 | 2.84 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.54 | 2.28 | 3.07 | 2.62 |
| Spring 2024 | 3.00 | 2.56 | 2.78 | 2.65 | 2.31 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| Fall 2024 | 3.09 | 2.63 | 2.81 | 2.62 | 2.39 | 3.11 | 2.71 |
The Future for the Mechatronics Industry
- Projected 5% industry growth nationally; even higher in Tennessee
- Work in any industry that manufactures, moves, or manages goods and services through automated systems. Mechatronics professionals are needed in industries, including but not limited to
- manufacturing
- distribution
- automotive
- healthcare
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