New Mexico · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in New Mexico, 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
5
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
82
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
26%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Electrical and Electronics Drafters
$84,300
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in New Mexico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque Public
3431%
2New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces Public
2319%
3Northern New Mexico College
Espanola Public
1129%
4San Juan College
Farmington Public
737%
5Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque Public
714%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical and Electronics Drafters (SOC 17-3012).

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 Electrical and Electronics Drafters earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
350
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$84,300
median $88,790
Best-paying metro
$90,770
Albuquerque, NM

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Common questions

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

How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in New Mexico is $84,300 (median $88,790), across about 350 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 Electrical and Electronics 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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