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Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op) at Algonquin College
Bachelor's degree · Emerging Technologies · Ottawa campus
Program code: 6519X03FWO
What do you need to get into Algonquin Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op)?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
- One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
- One Grade 12 U Physics course, with a minimum of 65%
- One Grade 12 U Calculus course, with a minimum of 65%
- One Grade 12 U Math course, with a minimum of 65%
- Two (2) other Grade 12 U or M courses
How much does Algonquin Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op) cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,800 first year, $27,200 in all
- Student fees
- $2,400 first year, $9,600 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $34,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Ottawa-Gatineau, $958 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario bachelor's degree graduates in engineering earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
What careers does Algonquin Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Mechanical EngineerMachines, engines, heating systems and factories. The biggest engineering discipline, with the widest choice of employers.$95kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Electrical EngineerPower grids, electronics and telecom. Where the electricity comes from and where the signals go.$105kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Robotics EngineerBuild machines that sense, move and decide. Mostly code, some hardware, and no separate licence box for it.$95kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Aerospace EngineerAircraft, engines, satellites and flight simulators. Montreal is the hub, and only a handful of schools teach it.$104kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Agricultural EngineerEngineering for food: machinery, barns, irrigation, grain storage and the systems that move a harvest.$104kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Biomedical EngineerMedical devices, implants and hospital equipment. A small job market, and often a stepping stone to medicine or grad school.$104kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study engineering degrees?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering: Building Systems EngineeringConestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,940 |
| Bachelor of Engineering: Electronic Systems EngineeringConestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $7,078 |
| Electrical Engineering, Honours Bachelor of EngineeringSheridan, Ontario | 70% minimum average | $9,085 |
| Mechanical Engineering, Honours Bachelor of EngineeringSheridan, Ontario | 70% minimum average | $8,875 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Algonquin College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.