Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Alexandria Technical & Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | — | $48,629 | — | — |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $55,512 | $63,409 | $20,625 | 0.37 |
| Hennepin Technical College | $49,539 | $57,913 | $20,250 | 0.41 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | $45,565 | $47,093 | $11,500 | 0.25 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | $44,988 | — | $12,513 | 0.28 |
| National Median | $45,434 | — | $13,250 | 0.29 |
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $25,659 | $55,512 | $20,625 |
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $5,881 | $49,539 | $20,250 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $4,957 | $45,565 | $11,500 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $5,900 | $44,988 | $12,513 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alexandria Technical & Community College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.