Technology Degree

Turn your associate degree or community college credits into a bachelor's degree in Technology when you transfer to Wayne State College in Nebraska.

Technology degree concept featuring students in a robotics lab at WSC
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Explore the Technology degree program

Our Technology bachelor's degree program is specifically designed for transfer students from an approved community college. If you've earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or completed approved coursework while in community college, this program allows you to apply those credits toward a bachelor's degree and take your career to the next level. 

Courses for the Technology major can help you strengthen your communication, management, and leadership skills through targeted coursework that can be customized to align with your career and industry of choice. These courses may be taken on campus, or online. We'll work to accommodate your schedule however you need.

Transfer agreement
Anyone who has completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or approved coursework from an accredited community college is eligible to transfer up to 80 credit hours toward the B.S. in Technology. We accept transfer credits from a wide range of technical and service-related fields, including agriculture, computer, construction, drafting, industrial management, industrial trades, management services, manufacturing, and safety occupations.

Why should I continue my education?
Earning a college degree at any level is a significant achievement, but in today's competitive job market, it doesn't always guarantee career advancement. As employers become more selective, they increasingly seek candidates with higher levels of education and qualifications for promotions and pay increases. By pursuing your bachelor’s degree after completing your associate’s requirements, you’ll gain a competitive edge, increase your marketability, and enhance your long-term career potential.

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Fast facts

Degree options include a B.S. in one of the following:

  • Technology/Agricultural Occupations
  • Technology/Computer Occupations
  • Technology/Construction Occupations
  • Technology/Drafting Occupations
  • Technology/Industrial Management Occupations
  • Technology/Manufacturing Occupations
  • Technology/Management Services Occupations
  • Technology/Safety Occupations

Delivery format: On campus (Wayne) or online

Program credit hours: 120*

  • General studies: 30 hours
  • Technology coursework: 57 hours
  • Electives: 33 hours

*Up to 80 credit hours can be transferred and applied toward the above degree requirements

School: Business and Technology

Department: Technology and Applied Science

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Opportunities and outcomes

Management topics covered

  • Project management and strategies
  • Dealing with conflict
  • Supervision
  • Operations and supply chain
  • Professional presentation skills

Student learning outcomes

  • Communicate effectively in written and oral communication
  • Explain major management and leadership strategies in their respective area of study
  • Use data to make informed decisions

Graduates of the Technology degree program work in their chosen field using the skills they learned while at Wayne State College. Each year, eager employers welcome WSC graduates into their organizations.

Jobs of recent graduates:

  • Assistant Project Manager – Commonwealth Electric (Omaha, Neb.)
  • Business Owner - Henrichs Built (Omaha, Neb.)
  • Construction Project Coordinator - KO Construction, LLC. (Minnetonka, Minn.)
  • Drafter - KC Engineering (Sioux City, Iowa)
  • Drafting Technician - CW Suter (Sioux City, Iowa)
  • Industrial Designer - Premier Iowa Pork (Hospers, Iowa)
  • IT Technician  – Ho-Chunk, Inc. (Winnebago, Neb.)
  • Lead Carpenter - Enterprise Precast Concrete (Kansas City, Kan.)
  • Project Engineer - MCL (Omaha, Neb.)
  • Project Manager - Hausmann Construction (Lincoln, Neb.)
  • Project Manager - Superior Home Improvement (Papillion, Neb.)
  • Superintendent - Turner Construction (Omaha, Neb.)
  • Vice President - Brunswick State Bank (Brunswick, Neb.)
Percent of WSC graduates employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation

job or grad school placement rate
within six months of graduation
Data based on most recent
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2024-25 Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance

$196

cost per credit hour

Tuition: $5,880

Fees: $2,290.50

Food plan: $4,690

Housing: $4,730

Total: $17,590.50
These figures do not include indirect cost estimates. To view a breakdown of estimated additional costs you may incur while attending WSC that are not billed to your student account, visit the Cost of Attendance page.
Cost of attendance

Most Affordable College in Nebraska

- College Affordability Guide, 2024

Wayne State is considered the most affordable four-year college or university in Nebraska. With same rates for in- and out-of-state students, our tuition guarantee, and our generous scholarship packages, it is clear to see how WSC earned the title. In fact, the average remaining annual cost of attendance for 2024-25 is $2,268 for undergraduate students after financial aid and scholarships.

Technology degree program courses

Up to 80 credits hours may be transferred in total from an approved community college to meet general studies and technology course requirements. A total of 120 credit hours are needed to earn a bachelor's degree from WSC. Additional majors or minors can be added to help meet graduation requirements.

  • Students at WSC take 30 hours of general studies courses as part of their degree requirements. The General Studies program provides students with a well-rounded education and foundation of knowledge across a broad range of academic disciplines. 

    Credit earned while in community college may be transferred to complete these requirements. If you already have an A.A. or A.S. degree from an accredited community college, you may already meet our General Studies requirements.

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  • Students can transfer up to 40 hours of technology related coursework in agriculture, computers, construction, drafting, management services, manufacturing, and safety.

    Beyond that, students will need to take 17 credit hours of upper-level electives at WSC in one of the following areas (listed below). All coursework will be approved by the student's advisor, the Technology and Applied Science department chair, and the Technology Curriculum committee.

    • Agricultural occupations
    • Computer occupations
    • Construction occupations
    • Drafting occupations
    • Industrial management occupations
    • Industrial trades occupations
    • Management services occupations
    • Manufacturing occupations
    • Safety occupations

  • 120 credits are needed to earn a bachelor's degree from Wayne State College. Any remaining credits needed to fulfill your degree requirements may be taken as electives. Students may opt to add a minor or second major to their degree to meet the 120-hour requirement. You can view a complete description of all programs, minors, and courses in the academic catalog.

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Popular pairings

Many students at Wayne State will add a second major or a minor to complement their program of study or to focus their studies on a specific topic. Students who recently majored in Technology at Wayne State also paired this major with one or more of the following programs: 

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Students in the WSC Student Center

Transfer to Wayne State

Our generous transfer credit policy will allow you to get credit for what you've already earned.

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Meet the professors

Technology and Applied Science Department

Get in touch

Department of Technology and Applied Science
Benthack Hall, Room 104
Phone: 402-375-7279

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Clubs for technology majors

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Accreditation and rankings

Recognized for excellence

Accredited by ATMAE

WSC’s Industrial Technology programs are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) and meets rigorous standards for quality in education and training.

Our ATMAE Accreditation

ATMAE accredited programs

A Best College of Distinction

Wayne State was recognized as a Best College of Distinction for our excellence in student engagement, teaching, community, and successful graduate outcomes.

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Best College of Distinction, 2024-25

2025 Best Industrial Technology Schools

College Factual named Wayne State to their list of Best Schools to Study Industrial Technology, placing our industrial technology programs at No. 6 in the Plains States region based on program quality, student success, and other factors.

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Best industrial technology degree, 2025

A Top Public College in the Midwest

WSC was identified as one of the top public universities in the Midwest for 2025 by U.S. News & World’s Best Colleges ranking report.

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A 2025 Top Public College/University in the Midwes

Where you'll learnDepartment facilities

The Center for Applied Technology at Wayne State College

Center for Applied Technology (CAT)

The CAT is home to the Department of Technology and Applied Science and features state-of-the-art labs and tech-savvy classrooms.

Gardner Hall at Wayne State College

Gardner Hall

Gardner Hall is home to the Department of Business and Economics at WSC and connects to advanced computer labs in the Center for Applied Technology by skywalk.

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Office of Admissions

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