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Drafting & Design Technology in Pennsylvania

Drafting & Design Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Drafting & Design Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

8,090 people in the state and 185,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to General Drafting & Design Tech.

Drafting & Design Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Drafting & Design Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a General Drafting & Design Tech grad in the state is $68,114, compared to a typical salary of $70,755 nationwide.

Drafting & Design Technology Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Pennsylvania offering General Drafting & Design Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,167 a year. 76% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,940 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,915 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,215 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,452 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $13,654 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,005 a year. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $18,538 a year in tuition.

Drafting & Design Technology Careers in PA

Some of the careers General Drafting & Design 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

Below are some popular majors that are similar to General Drafting & Design Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Building Sciences/Technology 8,535
Electronics Engineering Technology 6,829
Mechanical Engineering Technology 3,162
Electromechanical Technology 2,973
Architectural Engineering Technology 1,557
Architectural Technology 1,273
Aeronautical Engineering Technology 1,144
Automotive Engineering Technology 1,112

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