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Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology

Advanced manufacturing helps build our modern world. Learn to program robotics and work with equipment like hydraulics.

Classes at 23 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 10 semesters
Certificates (2): 3-5 semesters
Workforce Certifications (6): 0.5-3 semesters
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Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Automation & Robotics Technology

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Mechatronics

Workforce Certifications

  • MSSC Maintenance Awareness
  • MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production
  • MSSC Safety
  • MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement
  • OSHA 10-Hour
  • Siemens Level 1
$66,122 median salary

Agriculture

Prepare for a real-world agriculture career. Includes partnerships with Case IH, John Deere, NRCS, Co-Alliance, Corteva and others.

Classes at 13 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (2): 4 semesters
Certificates (11): 1-2 semesters
Workforce Certification: 0.5 semesters
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Agriculture

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Controlled Environment Agriculture
  • General Agriculture

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Animal Agribusiness
  • Food Science
  • Grain Systems
  • Horticulture/Landscape Management
  • Controlled Environment Agriculture Technology
  • Landscape Technician
  • Plant Production
  • Urban Horticulture

Workforce Certifications

  • OSHA 10-Hour
$37,201 median salary
$18 avg hourly rate

Automotive Technology

From EVs to self-driving cars, few industries are moving as fast as automotive. Be ready with training in today's high-tech vehicles.

Classes at 14 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (3): 5 semesters
Certificates (10): 2-3 semesters
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Automotive Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – GM ASEP
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Toyota T-TEN

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Auto Body Technology
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Motorsports Technology (TC)

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Automotive Technology
  • Collision Repair
  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicle
  • Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Light Duty Diesel Vehicle
  • Mobile Equipment Technician
  • Motorsports Technology
$53,213 median salary

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Go wheels up on a great career with FAA-certified skills needed to perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of civilian aircraft.

Classes at 1 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (3): 1-4 semesters
Certificate: 1 semesters
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Aviation Maintenance Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Airframe Concentration
  • Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Powerplant Concentration
  • Aviation Maintenance (AAS) – Accelerated for FAA-Licensed Mechanics

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Aviation Maintenance - General Concentration
$94,334 median salary
$45 avg hourly rate

Aviation Management

Get the background and skills to prepare for a career in aviation operations or management. Includes ground school and pilot training.

Classes at 1 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters
Certificates (2): 1-3 semesters
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Aviation Management

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Aviation Management

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Aviation Operations
$49,698 median salary
$24 avg hourly rate

Aviation Technology — Flight

Prepare for a career in the cockpit with FAA-approved training that includes flight instructor ratings, aviation weather, and more.

Classes at 1 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters
Certificate: 2 semesters
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Aviation Technology — Flight

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Aviation Technology - Flight
$120,231 median salary
$58 avg hourly rate
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Biology

Biology is the study of life itself–and your first step to a career in medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, research, and many others.

Classes at 16 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters

Biology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
$65,895 median salary
$32 avg hourly rate

Biotechnology

Biotechnology uses living cells to develop products, leading to careers that include research, pharmaceuticals, genomics, and others.

Classes at 3 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (2): 4 semesters
Certificates (3): 2 semesters
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Biotechnology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Medical Device Quality
  • Regulatory Affairs
$57,597 median salary

Chemistry

Your formula for earning skills in organic and physical chemistry, atomic structure, and more before transferring to a 4-year school.

Classes at 4 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters

Chemistry

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
$64,889 median salary
$31 avg hourly rate

Criminal Justice

Learn from instructors with real-world experience in career fields like law enforcement, court services, security, and others.

Classes at 25 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (2): 4 semesters
Certificates (5): 2 semesters
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Criminal Justice

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Criminal Justice

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Criminal Justice
  • Professionalism in Corrections
  • Professionalism in Policing
  • School Resource Officer Training
$60,370 median salary
100% online option

Diesel Technology

Learn how to maintain high-tech engine systems that rely on advanced computer electronics to comply with strict emission standards.

Classes at 5 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 6-8 semesters
Certificates (3): 2-4 semesters
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Diesel Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Diesel Heavy Truck Technology

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Diesel Electronic Controls
  • Truck Chassis Systems
$41,795 median salary

Education – Early Childhood

Discover essentials of childhood development and growth in a variety of settings, such as traditional classrooms and on-campus labs.

Classes at 25 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (2): 4 semesters
Certificates (5): 2-4 semesters
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Education – Early Childhood

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Early Childhood Education

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Process
  • Early Childhood Administration
  • Early Childhood Classroom Support Professional
  • Early Childhood CDA Process - Home Visitor
$37,676 median salary
100% online option

Education – Elementary & Special

From lesson plans to community engagement, future teachers learn to teach in a variety of authentic classroom and school settings.

Classes at 21 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (2): 4 semesters
Certificate: 2 semesters
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Education – Elementary & Special

Associate Degrees

  • Elementary Education (AS)
  • Special Education (AS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Elementary Education
$49,357 median salary
$24 avg hourly rate

Education – Secondary

This program can lead to a teaching degree in biology, chemistry, or mathematics, areas where qualified teachers are sorely needed.

Classes at 18 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (5): 4 semesters
Certificates (3): 1-2 semesters
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Education – Secondary

Associate Degrees

  • Secondary Education (AS) — Biology
  • Secondary Education (AS) — Chemistry
  • Secondary Education (AS) — Mathematics
  • Secondary Education (AS) — English
  • Secondary Education (AS) — Social Studies

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Secondary STEM Education
  • Secondary Education: English or Social Sciences

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Career Specialist Permit
$43,269 median salary
$21 avg hourly rate

Electrical Engineering Technology

Become a skilled technologist who can perform engineering tasks such as installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic systems.

Classes at 6 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4-8 semesters

Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
$84,935 median salary
$41 avg hourly rate

Energy Technology

Get ready for the green energy future with skills in wind and solar power systems. Industry partners include Vectren, Siemens, and GE.

Classes at 8 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters
Certificates (5): 3 semesters
Workforce Certifications (2): 1 semesters
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Energy Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Electric Line Technology
  • Industrial Wind Technology
  • Natural Gas Technology
  • Power Plant Technology
  • Renewable Energy Technology

Workforce Certifications

  • CEWD
  • OSHA 10-Hour
$73,454 median salary
$35 avg hourly rate

Engineering

A focus on math and science gives you the foundation toward further study in mechanical, civil, electrical, or other engineering.

Classes at 8 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (2): 4 semesters
Certificates (2): 2-3 semesters
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Engineering

Associate Degrees

  • Engineering (AS)
  • Engineering (AS) – Mechanical Engineering Track

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Engineering

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Freshman Engineering
$98,751 median salary
$47 avg hourly rate

Engineering Technology

Often working with engineers, engineering technicians have responsibilities that can include project development, planning, and testing.

Classes at 8 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters

Engineering Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
$80,338 median salary
$39 avg hourly rate

Homeland Security / Public Safety

Choose a career on the front lines of service. Occupations include firefighter, EMS, law enforcement, and transportation security.

Classes at 14 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (4): 5 semesters
Certificates (9): 2-3 semesters
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Homeland Security / Public Safety

Associate Degrees

  • Homeland Security/Public Safety (AS)
  • Homeland Security/Public Safety (AAS)
  • Environmental Health & Safety (AAS)
  • Fire Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Homeland Security/Public Safety

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Driver/Operator
  • Environmental
  • Fire Fighter
  • Fire Prevention and Investigation
  • Fire Service Administration
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Homeland Security
  • Public Safety
$62,420 median salary

Hospitality Administration (Events & Culinary Arts)

Discover the skills behind the largest private sector industry in the US. Career choices include events manager, caterer, pastry chef, and others.

Classes at 8 Indiana Locations

Associate Degrees (4): 4 semesters
Certificates (11): 2-3 semesters
Workforce Certification
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Hospitality Administration (Events & Culinary Arts)

Associate Degrees

  • Hospitality Administration (AS)
  • Hospitality Administration (AAS)
  • Hospitality Administration (AAS) – Baking and Pastry Arts Concentration
  • Hospitality Administration (AAS) – Culinary Arts Concentration

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Baking and Pastry Arts
  • Culinary Arts
  • Hospitality Management

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Beverage Management Career
  • Catering
  • Culinary Arts
  • Dietary Management
  • Event Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Hotel Operations
  • Baking & Pastry Arts

Workforce Certifications

  • ServSafe
$57,201 median salary
100% online option

Industrial Technology

Manufacturers need technicians who understand modern machines. Train for career fields like repair technician, welder, or machinist.

Classes at 40 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 5 semesters
Certificates (11): 2-3 semesters
Workforce Certifications (9): 0.5-1 semesters
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Industrial Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Industrial Electrical Technology
  • Industrial Mechanical Technology
  • Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce
  • Process Operations Technology
  • Quality Assurance Technology
  • Welding Technology

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Industrial Electrical
  • Industrial Mechanical
  • Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce
  • Structural Welding
  • Building and Property Maintenance Technician

Workforce Certifications

  • OSHA 10-Hour
  • MSSC Safety
  • MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement
  • MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production
  • MSSC Maintenance Awareness
  • AWS Pipe Welding II
  • AWS Shielded Metal ARC Welding II
  • AWS Gas Metal MIG II
  • AWS Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
$61,414 median salary

Machine Tool Technology

There’s high demand for skills in precision machining. Certificate paths include manual machining or computer-based CNC machining.

Classes at 18 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters
Certificates (5): 1-3 semesters
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Machine Tool Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Machine Tool Technology
  • CNC Operator

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Machine Tool Technology
  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Machinist
$59,600 median salary

Manufacturing Production & Operations

Online degree program designed to lead to roles as technicians, operators, and managers on the modern manufacturing plant floor.

Classes at 40 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters
Certificate: 2-3 semesters
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Manufacturing Production & Operations

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Manufacturing Production and Operations
$74,574 median salary
100% online option

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Get skills that can lead to careers related to mechanical engineering, including product design, drafting, manufacturing, and testing.

Classes at 5 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 4 semesters

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Science (AS)
$89,581 median salary
$43 avg hourly rate

Mortuary Science

Gain expertise in all aspects of this essential career, including working with bereaved families, embalming, and restorative art.

Classes at 1 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 5-6 semesters

Mortuary Science

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
$45,998 median salary
$22 avg hourly rate

Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology

Farm equipment is advancing rapidly, with GPS and mapping software. Discover agriculture’s future in labs with the newest on-board tech.

Classes at 4 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 5 semesters
Certificates (5): 1-3 semesters
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Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Agriculture Equipment Service Technician
  • Precision Agriculture Specialist
  • Precision Agriculture Technician

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Precision Agriculture Chemical Applicator
$40,718 median salary
$20 avg hourly rate

Smart Manufacturing & Digital Integration

Combines skills from the world of IT, engineering, operations, and informatics to develop systems that improve manufacturing efficiency.

Classes at 10 Indiana Locations

Associate Degree: 5 semesters
Certificates (2): 2-3 semesters
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Smart Manufacturing & Digital Integration

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Long-Term Certificates

Known as Technical Certificates
  • Smart Manufacturing and Digital Integration TC

Short-Term Certificates

Known as Certificates
  • Smart Manufacturing and Digital Integration CT
$76,757 median salary

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