Missouri · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Missouri, 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
9
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
134
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,789
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
41%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$71,040
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$60,7741554%$21,861
2State Technical College of Missouri
Linn Public · Associate degree
$49,7892984%$11,350

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
820
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$71,040
median $66,740
Best-paying metro
$79,380
Kansas City, MO-KS

Related careers

Architectural and Civil Drafters
$65,680 avg · 2,420 jobs
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$71,040 avg · 820 jobs
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$80,070 avg · 330 jobs
Drafters, All Other
$55,680 avg · 240 jobs

Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Central Missouri tops the list at $60,774. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Missouri is $71,040 (median $66,740), across about 820 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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