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2023 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, drafting & design engineering technology was ranked #20 in the country. In fact 8,822 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Great Lakes Region Trade Schools for a Bachelor's in Drafting & Design Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses the best school in the Great Lakes Region for drafting & design engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Angola, Trine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $613, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, design engineering tech graduates from Central Michigan carry an average student debtload of $27,649.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Michigan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Trine University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best drafting & design engineering technology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Angola, Trine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $613, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern Michigan University is a great place for drafting & design engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for drafting & design engineering technology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, design engineering tech graduates from IUPUI carry an average student debtload of $24,498.
Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best drafting & design engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 255 |
| Indiana | 315 |
| Wisconsin | 246 |
| Ohio | 148 |
| Illinois | 339 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Design Engineering Tech
One of 18 majors within the trade school area of study, drafting & design engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Design Engineering Tech Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Drafting & Design Technology | 4,028 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology | 2,179 |
| Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD | 1,318 |
| Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 1,058 |
| Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | 104 |
| Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies | 72 |
| Electrical/Electronics Drafting & Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD | 47 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Design Engineering Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,288 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,780 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 9,376 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,347 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6,553 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
More about our data sources and methodologies.