Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at College of the Mainland

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$29,323

Est. from TX median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$11,411

Est. from national median (7 programs)

Where College of the Mainland Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (40 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
College of the MainlandTexas City	$1,773	$29,323*	—	$11,411*	—
Austin Community College DistrictAustin	$2,550	$45,343*	—	$10,500*	0.23
Remington College-Dallas CampusDallas	$23,785	$29,323*	$28,432	$12,965*	0.44
Remington College-Fort Worth CampusNorth Richland Hills	$19,341	$29,323*	$28,432	$12,965*	0.44
Remington College-North Houston CampusHouston	$20,001	$29,323*	$28,432	$12,965*	0.44
Remington College-Houston Southeast CampusLeague City	$13,484	$29,323*	$28,432	$12,965*	0.44
National Median	—	$29,323*	—	$12,965*	0.44

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians graduates

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Mechanical Drafters

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

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Drafters, All Other

All drafters not listed separately.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

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 College of the Mainland, approximately 28% 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 6 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.