Massachusetts · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Massachusetts, 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
7
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
35
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
22%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$75,450
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Massachusetts

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Middlesex Community College
Bedford Public
1023%
2Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills Public
717%
3Bristol Community College
Fall River Public
522%
4Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill Public
521%
5Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable Public
322%
6Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield Public
332%
7North Shore Community College
Danvers Public
218%

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
840
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$75,450
median $71,610
Best-paying metro
$77,680
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

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$73,270 avg · 2,730 jobs
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$87,920 avg · 590 jobs
Drafters, All Other
$85,110 avg · 120 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts is $75,450 (median $71,610), across about 840 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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