Oklahoma · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Oklahoma, 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
16
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
153
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$71,440
BLS OEWS 2024

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

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City Public
2052%
2Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa Public
2081%
3Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno Public
1671%
4Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City Public
1327%
5Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman Public
1391%
6Central Technology Center
Drumright Public
1185%
7Autry Technology Center
Enid Public
1175%
8Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater Public
1148%
9Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore Public
1083%
10University of Oklahoma - Norman Campus
Norman Public
775%
11Mid - America Technology Center
Wayne Public
6100%
12Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Public
415%
13Red River Technology Center
Duncan Public
453%
14Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee Public
342%
15Tulsa Community College
Tulsa Public
328%
16Langston University
Langston Public
117%

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
530
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$71,440
median $66,280
Best-paying metro
$75,110
Oklahoma City, OK

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$65,830 avg · 1,530 jobs
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$71,100 avg · 350 jobs
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$60,570 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Oklahoma?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Oklahoma is $71,440 (median $66,280), across about 530 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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