Montana · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Montana, 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
16
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$59,470
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Montana

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Montana State University
Bozeman Public
1557%
2Montana State University - Northern
Havre Public
141%

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 Montana

Jobs in Montana
40
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$59,470
median $57,590
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Montana?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Montana is $59,470 (median $57,590), across about 40 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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