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Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in California
Jobs for Drafting & Design Engineering Grads in California
21,350 people in the state and 185,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Design Engineering Tech.
Wages for Drafting & Design Engineering Jobs in California
A typical salary for a Design Engineering Tech grad in the state is $80,610, compared to a typical salary of $70,755 nationwide.
Most Popular Drafting & Design Engineering Programs in CA
Our data covers 22 colleges in California offering Design Engineering Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 22 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,577 after earning their degree at this institution. 67% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $28,024 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,951 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,723 a year.
Undergrads from California pay around $1,354 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,104 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,388 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,194 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,289 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,336 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $85,546 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.
86% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,152 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,906 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,747 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.
In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,541 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $35,250 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,054 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,196 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,565 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,425 a year in tuition.
In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,204 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,362 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,176 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $36,225 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,184 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,351 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.
Drafting & Design Engineering Careers in CA
Some of the careers Design Engineering Tech majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 14% | $82,779 |
| Mechanical Drafters | 13% | $78,252 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 12% | $109,781 |
| Drafters, All Other | -1% | $114,777 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Design Engineering Tech.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 8,633 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5,996 |
| Construction Engineering | 5,089 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,938 |
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