Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,406 | $44,179 to $59,952 | 19 | 95% |
| Associate's Degree | $56,122 | $52,694 to $63,310 | 46 | 98% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,326 | $66,783 to $77,517 | 9 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth -6% (2023 to 2033), about 16,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $61,820 | +4.1% | 10,000 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $64,060 | -6.5% | 3,300 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $69,260 | -5.6% | 1,700 |
| Drafters, All Other | $59,260 | -6.9% | 1,300 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.