Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Associate's degree · Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College · Perkinston, MS

CIP 15.13

$35,706Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$63,498Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$11,000Median federal debt

24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $35,706 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,895 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,549–$69,506). Median debt is $11,000, about 31% 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College make?

The median salary is $35,706 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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