Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technology

Become an Essential Player

In the Field of Manufacturing Technology

Advanced, well-rounded training in the skills you need to make you essential in your future career. Developed by the major manufacturing employers in the area.

Become an Essential Player

In the Field of Manufacturing Technology

Advanced, well-rounded training in the skills you need to make you essential in your future career. Developed by the major manufacturing employers in the area.

Become an Essential Player

In the Field of Manufacturing Technology

Advanced, well-rounded training in the skills you need to make you essential in your future career. Developed by the major manufacturing employers in the area.

Manufacturing Technology

Miles Ahead of the Curve

With a career in manufacturing tech, you could create with 3D printers, cut parts with lasers, mill new tools from raw chunks of metal, or even find yourself using drones. Manufacturing is always ahead of the curve—your career will be too.

Manufacturing Technology

Miles Ahead of the Curve

With a career in manufacturing tech, you could create with 3D printers, cut parts with lasers, mill new tools from raw chunks of metal, or even find yourself using drones. Manufacturing is always ahead of the curve—your career will be too.

Your Choice Awaits

We could list the opportunities available in manufacturing technology, but our web page isn’t long enough. From aerospace to textile to pharmaceutical to transportation to so much more. Pick an industry that lights your fire and dive in. You won’t be bored.

Manufacturing Technology

Your Choice Awaits

We could list the opportunities available in manufacturing technology, but our web page isn’t long enough. From aerospace to textile to pharmaceutical to transportation to so much more. Pick an industry that lights your fire and dive in. You won’t be bored.

Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Technology

Your Choice Awaits

We could list the opportunities available in manufacturing technology, but our web page isn’t long enough. From aerospace to textile to pharmaceutical to transportation to so much more. Pick an industry that lights your fire and dive in. You won’t be bored.

Manufacturing Technology

Amazing Earning Potential

Think manufacturing is a low-paying career? Think again. Modern manufacturing is high-tech, clean, and demands the best. We’ll train you for specialized roles and you can reap the high-paying benefits.

Manufacturing Technology

Amazing Earning Potential

Think manufacturing is a low-paying career? Think again. Modern manufacturing is high-tech, clean, and demands the best. We’ll train you for specialized roles and you can reap the high-paying benefits.

Program Goals

• Create their own study plan with courses from several manufacturing-related programs
• Work with employer to complement education with training

*Costs are estimates and are subject to change. Please visit the tuition and fees details page for precise details or call 417-447-7500. Degree time/credits vary with students’ enrollment and course completion. Graduation retention varies by case. For program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates visit Student Outcomes/Student Right-to-Know. Salary information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.

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The Best Decision
You’ll Ever Make

If you’ve made it this far, you must be pretty serious about taking that next step. We’re cheering you on— let’s get started.

No application fee. Upcoming enrollment deadline: August 15

*Estimates are for required tuition and fees only. These include: registration fee, facilities and infrastructure fee, and per course program fee(s). Required fees not billed per credit hour, but billed per semester and/or per course, are not included in these totals.