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Drafting & Design Engineering in Virginia

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.

Drafting & Design Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

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.

Drafting & Design Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer Design Engineering Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Marymount University

Arlington

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

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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