Tennessee · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Tennessee, 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
14
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
143
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
$70,820
BLS OEWS 2024

14 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Tennessee

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown
Morristown Public
—2180%——
2Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland Public
—2037%——
3Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville
Shelbyville Public
—1681%——
4Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville Public
—1670%——
5Northeast State Community College
Blountville Public
—1533%——
6Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson
Jackson Public
—1280%——
7Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga Public
—926%——
8Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Public
—976%——
9Nashville State Community College
Nashville Public
—818%——
10Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern Public
—869%——
11Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crump
Crump Public
—363%——
12Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson
Dickson Public
—274%——
13Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald
Hohenwald Public
—265%——
14Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
Memphis Public
—255%——

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 Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
1,250
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$70,820
median $64,180
Best-paying metro
$69,430
Clarksville, TN-KY

Related careers

Architectural and Civil Drafters
$66,520 avg · 1,410 jobs
Mechanical Drafters
$70,820 avg · 1,250 jobs
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
$75,300 avg · 360 jobs
Drafters, All Other
$74,660 avg · 210 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Tennessee?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Tennessee is $70,820 (median $64,180), across about 1,250 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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