Mechanical Drafters

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(masters)University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI

$113,475

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)California State University Maritime Academy, CA

$98,661

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL

$93,433

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL

$93,433

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(masters)Northwestern University, IL

$93,115

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(masters)American Public University System, WV

$91,754

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Central Connecticut State University, CT

$73,788

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO

$72,334

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)New England Institute of Technology, RI

$70,916

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Western New England University, MA

$69,326

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

$69,261

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Purdue University-Main Campus, IN

$67,093

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN

$66,816

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Ferris State University, MI

$66,747

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(certificate)Los Angeles Trade Technical College, CA

$66,574

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Indiana State University, IN

$66,479

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)University of Dayton, OH

$66,055

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)University of Toledo, OH

$66,034

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Central Washington University, WA

$65,871

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Virginia State University, VA

$65,472

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN

$65,385

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Point Park University, PA

$65,341

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, PA

$65,341

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, PA

$65,341

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Purdue University Northwest, IN

$65,059