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Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in Virginia
Jobs for Drafting & Design Engineering Grads in Virginia
There are 3,500 people in the state and 185,480 people in the nation working in Design Engineering Tech jobs.
Wages for Drafting & Design Engineering Jobs in Virginia
A typical salary for a Design Engineering Tech grad in the state is $67,447, compared to a typical salary of $70,755 nationwide.
Most Popular Drafting & Design Engineering Programs in VA
There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer Design Engineering Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $57,794 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $34,405 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,944 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $37,218 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,703 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,996 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,714 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,017 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,136 a year in tuition.
Drafting & Design Engineering Careers in VA
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 Virginia
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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