Mar 25, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Engineering Technology (AS)


The engineering technology program prepares graduates for applied engineering-related careers with a hands-on, practical approach. The program emphasizes understanding how engineering principles are applied in practice, rather than purely the mathematical methods used.

Students select from a variety of foundational technology courses for their focus to work in industry or continue into a bachelor's degree program. 

Associate degree graduates accept jobs as engineering technicians, engineering aides, plant operation and maintenance staff, layout staff, production assistants, and technical sales staff.

Associate degree requirements (64 credit hours)

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours


K-State Core  is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core.

General Education: K-State Core  

Program Requirements: [3] Credit Hours


Counted in K-State Core

Physics Requirement: [4] Credit Hours


Math Requirement: [3] Credit Hours


Major Requirements: 27 credit hours


Select a focus area from but not limited to: CMST, CYBR, ECET, MET, MLAS, RA, RAS

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 64