You may have heard a lot of talk recently about how a technical education is a good choice for college because it leads to an immediate job. Or you may have heard that majoring in STEM is a good idea.
When these topics come up, very often no one goes into actual detail on what kinds of opportunities are out there.
And even more importantly: you usually aren’t given any sense of why you might be interested in a particular career path.
At Dunwoody College of Technology, we have more than 110 years of experience helping students find the right fit and learn the skills they need to get an immediate job and have a life-long career.
Here are four degree paths you might want to consider:
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS & ROBOTICS | A.A.S.
Students learn on state-of-the-art robotic technology used in everything from micro-scale medical manufacturing to large-scale production. This degree option is great for students who are problem solvers with an interest in robotics and how machines work.
Career Pathways: Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Manufacturing Technician
Recent Graduate Employers: Boston Scientific, Delkor Systems, Medtronic
CYBERSECURITY | B.S.
Students benefit from a unique curriculum that blends the security and defense of both
Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). The degree is a good
pathway for students with an interest in networking, cryptography, forensics, and ethical
hacking.
Career Pathways: Network Security Analyst, System Administrator, Security Architect
Recent Graduate Employers: Grainger, Bailiwick, DTN
ENGINEERING DRAFTING & DESIGN | A.A.S.
Using state-of-the-industry CAD software, students learn the process for designing, drafting, and prototyping today’s manufactured products. Students who like the intersection of technology, creativity, and design can excel in this degree program.
Career Pathways: CAD Designer, Mechanical Designer, Engineering Technician
Recent Graduate Employers: Anderson Windows, Banner Engineering, Protolabs
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY | A.A.S.
With high demand for skilled professionals in the fields of CNC machining, tool and die making, and precision manufacturing, this degree option is perfect for students who have a blend of technical curiosity, hands-on aptitude, and an eye for detail.
Career Pathways: Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool Maker
Recent Graduate Employers: Precision Concepts, Production Engineering Corporation
Other ways to explore the right technical degree for you
Those four options represent just a cross-section of the career paths available to those who pursue a technical education. Dunwoody College has more than 45 different majors to choose from, with a variety of paths, including one, two, and four-year options.
In addition, Dunwoody holds a monthly open house, which includes tours of all our learning spaces, including shops, labs, and studios, and also the opportunity to speak to our professors about our programs and the careers they lead to. Whether you’re 100 percent certain you want to train to become an electrician or are open to a variety of careers, a Dunwoody open house is a great place to figure out your next step.
Prefer short form content? Dunwoody President Scott Stallman’s TikTok account has a lot of info on the career opportunities available in a variety of technical fields and industries.