Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Associate's degree · Dakota County Technical College · Rosemount, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,459Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $62,459. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,895 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,549–$69,506).
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $55,512 | $16,000 |
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $49,539 | — |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $45,565 | $8,008 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $44,988 | $11,341 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates from Dakota County Technical College make?
The median salary is $62,459.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.