Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate

Total Cost of Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate

(in-district) $4,108.00

Credit Hours to Complete: 30

Semesters to Complete: 3

Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate Requirements PDF

In addition to the Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate, we also offer:

The demand for manufacturing technicians exists throughout McHenry County and the entire country. Every phase of American life is dependent upon their efforts. Everything that is planned and fabricated, from airplanes to sewing machines, needs detailed designs that must first be tested and then brought into production. As our society becomes more automated and computer enhanced, the need for these semi-professionals will continue to increase.

Manufacturing design and engineering technicians are part of the engineer-scientist-technician team that designs and produces a variety of products. Assignments include traditional drafting, Computer Aided Design (CAD), implementing engineering directives, material and product testing, and customer service.

The Manufacturing Design Technology certificate program provides a number of options. You may wish to earn other related certificates in related manufacturing technologies, such as supervision or manufacturing process. Or, you can continue studies and earn an Associate in General Education (AGE). Check with the department chair regarding goals and the future transferability of coursework.

What you need to know about getting your Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate (CIP 150805)

Occupations that the Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate prepares you for
Occupation and Occupational Profile Link SOC Code
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 17-3027
Additional Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate Costs
Expense Cost
Fees $632.00
Books and supplies $776.00
Total Expenses $1,408.00
Total Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate Costs
  in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $2,700.00 $7,765.50 $9,491.10 $9,491.10
Additional Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate Costs $1,408.00 $1,408.00 $1,408.00 $1,408.00
Program Total $4,108.00 $9,173.50 $10,899.10 $10,899.10
Manufacturing Design Technology Certificate Completion Data
Completers in FY11 0
Proportion Completing in Normal Time -
Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program
Type of Loan Loan Amount
Title IV Loans $-
Private Loans $-
Institutional Payments $-

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Additional information:

Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.