Robotics Engineers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Robotics Engineers does

Create and improve robots and autonomous systems by combining mechanical design, electrical systems, and software programming. They work on everything from industrial manufacturing robots to medical devices and autonomous vehicles.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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