Maine · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Maine, 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
2
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
39
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$45,319
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
31%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$64,490
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southern Maine Community College
South Portland Public · Associate degree
$45,3191328%$13,000

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 Maine

Jobs in Maine
370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$64,490
median $59,960
Best-paying metro

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$67,970 avg · 690 jobs
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$70,910 avg · 80 jobs
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Common questions

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

Which Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians program in Maine has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Southern Maine Community College tops the list at $45,319. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Maine?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Maine is $64,490 (median $59,960), across about 370 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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