North Carolina · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in North Carolina, 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
8
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
108
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$63,300
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in North Carolina

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Asheville - Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville Public
2840%
2Alamance Community College
Graham Public
2439%
3East Carolina University
Greenville Public
2163%
4Craven Community College
New Bern Public
1048%
5Cleveland Community College
Shelby Public
832%
6Isothermal Community College
Spindale Public
855%
7College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City Public
735%
8Rowan - Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury Public
235%

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 North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
850
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$63,300
median $61,990
Best-paying metro
$67,530
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

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$75,830 avg · 360 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in North Carolina is $63,300 (median $61,990), across about 850 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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