Ohio · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Ohio, 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
17
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
157
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
34%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$69,790
BLS OEWS 2024

17 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Ohio

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Stark State College
North Canton Public
5223%
2Terra State Community College
Fremont Public
3239%
3Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati Public
1616%
4Clark State College
Springfield Public
1322%
5Kent State University at Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia Public
838%
6Sinclair Community College
Dayton Public
641%
7Columbus State Community College
Columbus Public
528%
8Owens Community College
Perrysburg Public
535%
9Hocking College
Nelsonville Public
437%
10Shawnee State University
Portsmouth Public
448%
11Lakeland Community College
Kirtland Public
324%
12Northwest State Community College
Archbold Public
346%
13Lorain County Community College
Elyria Public
231%
14Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland Public
131%
15University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public
152%
16Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville Public
1
17Southern State Community College
Hillsboro Public
137%

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 Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
2,130
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$69,790
median $66,290
Best-paying metro
$74,800
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

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$63,570 avg · 3,260 jobs
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$77,450 avg · 870 jobs
Drafters, All Other
$60,280 avg · 360 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Ohio?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Ohio is $69,790 (median $66,290), across about 2,130 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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