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Drafting & Design Engineering in California

Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Drafting & Design Engineering Grads in California

21,350 people in the state and 185,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Design Engineering Tech.

Drafting & Design Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Drafting & Design Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, Design Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $80,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,755.

Drafting & Design Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 22 colleges in California that offer Design Engineering Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 22 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,577 a year. 67% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $28,024 a year in tuition.

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,951 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#3

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,723 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Palomar College

San Marcos

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,354 a year.

#5

Rio Hondo College

Whittier

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,104 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,388 a year.

#6

Cerritos College

Norwalk

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,194 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

#7

Butte College

Oroville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,289 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,336 a year in tuition.

#8

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria

Graduates earn a median salary of $85,546 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#9

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

86% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,152 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,906 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

#11

Sierra College

Rocklin

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,747 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#13

Fullerton College

Fullerton

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,541 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,250 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

#16

Golden West College

Huntington Beach

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,054 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,196 a year.

#17

Victor Valley College

Victorville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,565 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,425 a year in tuition.

#18

Citrus College

Glendora

Undergrads from California pay around $1,204 a year in tuition.

#19

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,362 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.

#20

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,225 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,184 a year.

#21

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,351 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

Drafting & Design Engineering Careers in CA

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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