Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificate · Hillsborough College · Tampa, FL

CIP 15.13

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$59,299Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$9,500Median federal debt

26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Hillsborough College earn a median of $59,299. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $53,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,073–$68,539). Median debt is $9,500, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates from Hillsborough College make?

The median salary is $59,299.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.