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Programs of Study
Process and Maintenance Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
The approximate cost for the full program is:
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Tuition: $6,120
Books & Supplies: $1450
Tools: $500
Total: $8070
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Click here for more financial aid information. Click here to view and download federal financial aid forms. Some scholarships are available based on need and scholastic performance. Also internships and cooperative education work placement is available on a competative basis. Check with your adviser for more information.
How long does it take to finish?
The program takes 68 semester hours to complete, regardless of which track is chosen. Courses will be taught so that the program can be finished in four semesters; best results are achieved by starting in the fall. Summer semester is used for developmental and general education courses and internships – core courses will not be taught.
Do you offer night classes?
We will offer night classes starting at 5:30 PM. These classes will not run past 10:00 PM. We do not offer classes on Friday nights nor do we offer weekend classes. Please consider that most candidates for night courses have a full-time job, too. It is highly suggested that those students working a full-time job take only half a normal semester load. This will double the time to finish the program.
What entrance qualifications are required?
Please see the current Bishop State Community College catalog for the most recent admission requirements. Strong math skills are highly recommended. You must take the college placement test, COMPASS, to determine your placement in math and english classes. In brief, you must have one of the following:
- High School Diploma
- Alabama Occupational Diploma
- GED certificate
Jobs are available at virtually any manufacturing or processing industry. Among the Mobile area companies that have partnered with Bishop in developing this program are: How much can I earn with this degree?
Instrument Technicians earn between $43,000 starting and $60,000 experienced.
Process Operators earn about $39,000 starting.
Refinery Operators earn about $48,999 starting.
How do I start?
Start by applying to Bishop State Community College. Click here for Admissions Information. Next set an appointment with your adviser to discuss your college career. E-mail Robert Saxon for an appointment.
Is the program hard?
In a word, yes. This program has higher expectations of its graduates than most, because our industrial partners demand it. In this high-tech world, Mobile can attract and keep its high-tech manufacturers only if Mobile can supply a workforce that is better than any other area. Bishop aims to have world-class graduates from its programs and this is certainly no exception. Some who start this program will not finish because they are not ready for the rigor that is demanded. However, you cannot be one of those who finish if you do not start. In plain words, if you just come to class every day, you will not finish – this is an "E – ticket ride." Are you ready for the challenge?
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