Alabama · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

The Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians program equips students with the skills needed to create detailed design drawings and specifications for various engineering projects. This program is ideal for individuals…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
292
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
35%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$59,220
BLS OEWS 2024

11 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Alabama

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville Public
11321%
2Bevill State Community College
Jasper Public
3738%
3Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa Public
3630%
4Southern Union State Community College
Wadley Public
2336%
5Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette Public
2231%
6George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan Public
1835%
7Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville Public
1556%
8George C Wallace State Community College - Selma
Selma Public
1041%
9Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals Public
939%
10Lawson State Community College
Birmingham Public
727%
11Bishop State Community College
Mobile Public
236%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mechanical Drafters (SOC 17-3013).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-6.5%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~3,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$68,510
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive LearningActive ListeningMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeaking

What Mechanical Drafters earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
590
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$59,220
median $49,580
Best-paying metro
$72,870
Huntsville, AL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs in Alabama.

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Alabama is $59,220 (median $49,580), across about 590 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians program?+

The Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians program equips students with the skills needed to create detailed design drawings and specifications for various engineering projects. This program is ideal for individuals…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active learning, active listening, mathematics, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mechanical Drafters?+

The national job outlook is about -6.5% growth with around 3,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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