Arkansas · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Arkansas, 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
5
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
103
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
38%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$61,900
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Arkansas

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton
Morrilton Public
3642%
2NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville Public
2231%
3Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe Public
1942%
4University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith Public
1738%
5University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock Public
936%

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 Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
420
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$61,900
median $60,620
Best-paying metro
$67,890
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

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$62,300 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Arkansas is $61,900 (median $60,620), across about 420 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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