Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker College | โ | $46,935 | โ |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $55,512 | $63,409 | +14% |
| Hennepin Technical College | $49,539 | $57,913 | +17% |
| Utah Valley University | $55,893 | $55,521 | -1% |
| Mott Community College | $44,903 | $49,589 | +10% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (22 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,810 | $45,374* | $46,935 | โ | โ | |
| $4,059 | $49,865* | โ | $11,748 | 0.24 | |
| $3,020 | $45,844* | โ | $13,750 | 0.30 | |
| $4,426 | $44,903* | $49,589 | โ | โ | |
| $3,600 | $44,701* | โ | $8,296 | 0.19 | |
| National Median | โ | $45,434* | โ | $13,250 | 0.29 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians graduates
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 Baker College, approximately 38% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in MI. Actual outcomes may vary.