Puerto Rico · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
4
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
32
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$9,370
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$57,610
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Puerto Rico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia
San Juan Private for-profit
2563%$20,142
2Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo Campus
Gurabo Private not-for-profit
431%$9,370
3Caribbean University - Ponce
Ponce Private not-for-profit
237%$6,680
4Caribbean University - Bayamon
Bayamon Private not-for-profit
143%$6,392

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
320
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$57,610
median $53,470
Best-paying metro
$49,870
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

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$44,150 avg · 690 jobs
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$59,720 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Puerto Rico is $57,610 (median $53,470), across about 320 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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