Georgia · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Georgia, 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
617
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$44,902
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$72,030
BLS OEWS 2024

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

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah Private not-for-profit
31769%$44,902
2Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta Public
7538%
3Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville Public
5532%
4Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome Public
4843%
5Athens Technical College
Athens Public
4851%
6Lanier Technical College
Gainesville Public
3134%
7Albany Technical College
Albany Public
1342%
8South Georgia Technical College
Americus Public
1161%
9Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville Public
1131%
10Savannah Technical College
Savannah Public
642%
11Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross Public
248%

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 Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
590
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$72,030
median $65,050
Best-paying metro
$86,720
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

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Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Georgia is $72,030 (median $65,050), 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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