by our College Data Analytics Team
[Drafting Design Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/drafting-design-engineering-technology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the early-career earnings of their drafting design engineering technology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send drafting design engineering technology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
University Of Central Missouri earned the #1 spot for highest-paid drafting design engineering technology graduates in Missouri. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Drafting Design Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of about $72,672 a year early in their careers.
Ozarks Technical Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in drafting design engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a public institution. After graduating, drafting design engineering technology degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College typically earn about $47,098 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Linn State Technical College one of the highest-paying schools for drafting design engineering technology. Linn State Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Linn. Drafting Design Engineering Technology graduates of Linn State Technical College earn a median of about $48,101 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their drafting design engineering technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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