by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 8 U.S. colleges awarded 57 degrees and certificates in Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 37% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $46,481 one year after completing, rising to $60,644 after four years.
A degree in Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies explores Drafting/design Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Drafting/design Engineering Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other drafting/design engineering technologies is a widely-pursued major, with 57 degrees awarded annually. 8 colleges award other drafting/design engineering technologies degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 14.
By level, the 57 awards include 21 associate degrees, 18 bachelor’s degrees and 18 master’s degrees.
Women earned 25% of other drafting/design engineering technologies degrees and certificates in the latest year (14 of 57). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (36) and Hispanic or Latino (7), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees. It also ranks other drafting/design engineering technologies schools within 2 states. In all, 8 colleges offer other drafting/design engineering technologies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other drafting/design engineering technologies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 18 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 18 |
1 occupations are related to Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies, with an average median salary of $114,777. Typical job titles include Drafting Layout Worker, CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design Operator), Geological Drafter and Drawing Tracer.
The occupation related to other drafting/design engineering technologies with the most projected jobs is Drafters, All Other, at 32,528.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Drafters, All Other | 32,528 | -1.4% |
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies graduates earn a median $46,481 one year after completing their program, $60,644 after four years and $56,760 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,481 |
| 4 years | $60,644 |
| 5 years | $56,760 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other drafting/design engineering technologies, with a median salary of $114,777.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Drafters, All Other | $114,777 |
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies has 7 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 10,289 degrees a year; the largest are Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (4,213), CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician (3,206) and Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD (1,734). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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