New York · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in New York, 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
18
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
251
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
—
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,462
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$74,980
BLS OEWS 2024

18 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in New York

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn Public
—8221%——
2SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi Public
—3945%——
3CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside Public
—3424%——
4Island Drafting and Technical Institute
Amityville Private for-profit
—2096%$23,462—
5Suffolk County Community College
Selden Public
—2029%——
6Niagara County Community College
Sanborn Public
—1732%——
7The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York Private not-for-profit
—781%$14,337—
8Hudson Valley Community College
Troy Public
—635%——
9SUNY Westchester Community College
Valhalla Public
—625%——
10Jamestown Community College
Jamestown Public
—440%——
11SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville Public
—428%——
12Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Private not-for-profit
—370%$28,133—
13State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz Public
—372%——
14Genesee Community College
Batavia Public
—231%——
15SUNY Corning Community College
Corning Public
—134%——
16Erie Community College
Buffalo Public
—128%——
17Monroe Community College
Rochester Public
—127%——
18Rockland Community College
Suffern Public
—129%——

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 New York

Jobs in New York
2,030
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$74,980
median $69,440
Best-paying metro
$83,260
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Related careers

Architectural and Civil Drafters
$76,850 avg · 8,010 jobs
Mechanical Drafters
$74,980 avg · 2,030 jobs
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
$97,760 avg · 930 jobs
Drafters, All Other
$71,640 avg · 910 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in New York is $74,980 (median $69,440), across about 2,030 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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