Oklahoma · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best colleges for Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Oklahoma

Ranked by graduates a year

Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center and Tulsa Technology Center award the most Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Oklahoma: 27, 23 and 23 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 16 Oklahoma colleges offer Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians and award 199 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
16
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
199
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$66,330
BLS OEWS May 2025

16 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Oklahoma

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Tulsa Community College
Tulsa Public
—3328%——
2Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City Public
—2752%——
3Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno Public
—2371%——
4Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa Public
—2381%——
5Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore Public
—1683%——
6Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman Public
—1491%——
7Autry Technology Center
Enid Public
—1475%——
8Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City Public
—827%——
9Central Technology Center
Drumright Public
—885%——
10Mid-America Technology Center
Wayne Public
—7100%——
11University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman Public
—675%——
12Red River Technology Center
Duncan Public
—653%——
13Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater Public
—648%——
14Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee Public
—542%——
15Langston University
Langston Public
—217%——
16Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Public
—115%——

Colleges awarding the most Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees in Oklahoma

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City Public
27Not reported
2Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno Public
23Not reported
3Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa Public
23Not reported
4Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore Public
16Not reported
5Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman Public
14Not reported
6Autry Technology Center
Enid Public
14Not reported
7Central Technology Center
Drumright Public
8Not reported
8Mid-America Technology Center
Wayne Public
7Not reported
9University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman Public
6Not reported
10Red River Technology Center
Duncan Public
6Not reported
Show the other 6 Oklahoma colleges offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Tulsa Community CollegeTulsaPublic33
Oklahoma City Community CollegeOklahoma CityPublic8
Meridian Technology CenterStillwaterPublic6
Oklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyOkmulgeePublic5
Langston UniversityLangstonPublic2
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma CityOklahoma CityPublic1

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 Oklahoma

Jobs in Oklahoma
650
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$66,330
median $63,440
Best-paying metro
$70,900
Tulsa, OK

Related careers

Architectural and Civil Drafters
$64,410 avg · 1,260 jobs
Mechanical Drafters
$66,330 avg · 650 jobs
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
$71,310 avg · 290 jobs
Drafters, All Other
$57,630 avg · 40 jobs

Common questions

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

Which Oklahoma colleges award the most Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees?+

Francis Tuttle Technology Center (27 graduates a year), Canadian Valley Technology Center (23 graduates a year) and Tulsa Technology Center (23 graduates a year) award the most Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Oklahoma, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 16 Oklahoma colleges offer Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Oklahoma?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Oklahoma is $66,330 (median $63,440), across about 650 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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