AMMET Frequently Asked Questions

We designed our Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology (BAS-AMMET) specifically for working technical professionals like you who are ready to step into leadership and advanced roles. Whether your goal is to move into manufacturing leadership, applied engineering, quality, materials, automation, or project management, our applied degree will help you get there. Our curriculum pairs practical, hands-on techniques with advanced analytical skills, and you will learn directly from our experienced faculty who bring real-world industry expertise straight into the classroom.

The degree requires a minimum completion of 180 credits. This is split into three main sections: 60 proficiency credits (typically from a professional-technical associate degree), 60 general education credits, and 60 upper-division core AMMET credits.

The program typically takes two years to complete if you enter with an Engineering Technology or relevant technical background. It may take a few additional quarters if you need to first complete required foundational or proficiency courses.

Our program uses a flexible hybrid format that combines online coursework with in-person lectures and laboratory sessions at Monroe Hall. To support full-time employees, core upper-division classes are held in the evenings from 5-9 p.m. on weekdays, alongside Saturday morning sessions.

No, the upper-division core AMMET program courses are strictly structured as an evening and morning Saturday lab track to support cohorts of working professionals. While some general education or preparatory classes might be completed during the day depending on general college availability, the core pathway is not a daytime program.

Acceptance is determined holistically based on your statement of purpose, cumulative GPA, prior coursework, and professional work experience. You must have completed a professional technical associate degree (such as an AAS-T in Materials Science Technology or Mechatronics Engineering Technology) or at least 60 credits of equivalent technical courses from a regionally accredited school. Core foundational entry courses typically require a minimum grade of 2.5.

Because BAS-AMMET is a special-admissions program, it will not appear on the general student enrollment menu in ctcLink. New applicants should apply to Edmonds College through the AAS-T in Materials Science placeholder/feeder program to ensure smooth financial aid coordination. Once you submit an official application through the AMMET Application Page and are formally accepted, the department will update your active program of study in the system.

You must request and submit separate official transcripts from each individual post-secondary institution you previously attended (including both undergraduate and graduate records) rather than assuming they are combined on a single transcript. These are required for the Program Manager to complete your preliminary academic plan tracking.

• Key Technical Skills: You will learn project planning/execution, manufacturing process optimization, quality control, composite structures design/manufacturing, tooling development, CNC programming/automation, and materials characterizations.
• Software Tools: The curriculum integrates industry-standard platforms including Python, NumPy, Minitab for data analysis, Creo Parametric for advanced 3D design, ANSYS for finite element analysis, Granta Selector, Odoo ERP solutions, AnyLogic process simulation software, and MS Project and LateX for project controls and professional technical documentation.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Associate Project Manager from PMI-aligned project management preparation
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
• HAAS CNC Mill Operator
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preparation as an optional external pathway

The program features a two-part capstone sequence in which you collaborate with classmates to use real production and laboratory equipment to design, fabricate, and test hybrid structures made of materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium. Projects can be customized to solve real-world, specific employer challenges and are presented to industry experts from organizations like Boeing. Recent projects have included an unmanned drone, CubeSat system design, and aerodynamic race car airfoil.

We are actively working toward acquiring ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) ETAC accreditation. The program completed its ABET readiness review and received a formal recommendation to advance to the 2026–2027 Request for Evaluation.

Once you graduate, you will be fully prepared for immediate workforce entry or career progression into roles such as:

• Manufacturing Engineer: Median salary of $103,898
• Industrial Production Manager: Median salary of $124,563
• Industrial Engineering Technologist/Technician: Median salary of $78,902
• Production and Operating Workers Supervisor: Median salary of $75,368
• Quality Control Analyst: Median salary of $65,827

You will also be eligible to apply to related engineering or technology master's degree programs.