Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 51 graduates a year
Austin Community College District graduates in drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Community College District Compares for Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
All 19 colleges reporting drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $69,705 | $66,345 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $68,291 | $72,877 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $62,126 | $64,645 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $60,853 | $58,128 | #8 | — |
| 5 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $60,605 | $62,638 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $59,299 | $63,116 | #4 | — |
| 7 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $58,775 | $59,757 | #7 | $45,343 |
| 8 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $58,283 | $61,976 | #6 | $48,988 |
| 9 | Porter & Chester Institute Bridgeport, CT | $57,849 | $52,083 | #12 | $40,650 |
| 10 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $55,406 | $56,332 | #10 | — |
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Credentials at Austin Community College District
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $50,584 | $65,475 | — |
Other Majors at Austin Community College District by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,270 | $62,261 | #1 of 101 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,051 | $66,380 | #59 of 290 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,828 | $55,230 | #41 of 176 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $69,017 | $50,186 | #103 of 757 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $65,997 | $46,623 | #2 of 58 |
| Fire Protection | $64,664 | $47,024 | #16 of 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,975 | — | #25 of 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,907 | — | #10 of 100 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $56,520 | $49,424 | #5 of 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $55,045 | $40,720 | #94 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $46,613 | $39,261 | #216 of 365 |
| American Sign Language | $40,131 | $38,995 | #3 of 5 |
| Real Estate | — | $36,939 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Community College District drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,343 one year after graduating and $58,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Community College District rank for drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians graduates, Austin Community College District ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians at Austin Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians ($53,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.