Washington · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians institutions in Washington, 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
12
offering CIP 15.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
247
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
37%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mechanical Drafters
$85,200
BLS OEWS 2024

12 institutions offering Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Washington

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Olympic College
Bremerton Public
11031%
2Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland Public
5837%
3Everett Community College
Everett Public
2637%
4Spokane Community College
Spokane Public
1733%
5South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia Public
1044%
6Renton Technical College
Renton Public
946%
7Highline College
Des Moines Public
735%
8Green River College
Auburn Public
439%
9Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Public
332%
10Edmonds College
Lynnwood Public
129%
11Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon Public
136%
12Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee Public
143%

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
1,600
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$85,200
median $75,190
Best-paying metro
$98,150
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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$71,710 avg · 1,910 jobs
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$76,510 avg · 550 jobs
Drafters, All Other
$71,720 avg · 170 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Mechanical Drafters earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Washington is $85,200 (median $75,190), across about 1,600 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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