Arizona · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Arizona, 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
8
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
211
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
25%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$74,830
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Arizona

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Glendale Community College
Glendale Public
6516%
2Pima Community College
Tucson Public
4828%
3Mesa Community College
Mesa Public
3816%
4Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher Public
2742%
5Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Public
1917%
6Arizona Western College
Yuma Public
920%
7Yavapai College
Prescott Public
334%
8Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista Public
230%

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 Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
720
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$74,830
median $80,270
Best-paying metro
$77,650
Tucson, AZ

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$64,240 avg · 2,600 jobs
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$63,500 avg · 540 jobs
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
$69,310 avg · 530 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Arizona is $74,830 (median $80,270), across about 720 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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