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Drafting & Design Engineering in Iowa

Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in Iowa

In 2021-2022, 129 students earned their Design Engineering Tech degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Drafting & Design Engineering is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drafting & Design Engineering Majors in Iowa

Design Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 62
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a design engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design engineering tech majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Drafting & Design Engineering Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 2,340 people employed in jobs related to a design engineering tech degree, compared to 193,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Drafting & Design Engineering Jobs in Iowa

Design Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $55,180 in the state and $56,700 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer design engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,819 after earning their degree at this institution. 69% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. In their early career, Kirkwood Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,078.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,236. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $31,230 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,716 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 29% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,228. Graduates earn an average $33,974 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,419 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,057.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,188 after graduation.

Drafting & Design Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers design engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 14% $53,010
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 14% $60,500
Drafters 10% $51,570
Mechanical Drafters 10% $51,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Electronics Engineering 228
Electromechanical Engineering 213
Engineering-Related Fields 101
Quality Control Technology 83
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Industrial Production Technology 62
Environmental Control Technology 31
Civil Engineering 24

View all majors related to Drafting & Design Engineering

View Nationwide Drafting & Design Engineering Report

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