Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $43,406* | — | — | — |
| YTI Career Institute-York | $45,684* | $45,683 | — | — |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $44,821* | — | $16,487 | 0.37 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $41,991* | $42,517 | $16,000 | 0.38 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | $36,002* | $45,919 | $12,000 | 0.33 |
| National Median | $45,434* | — | $13,250 | 0.29 |
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTI Career Institute-York York | — | $45,684 | — |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | $17,940 | $44,821 | $16,487 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale | $18,980 | $41,991 | $16,000 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster | $9,050 | $36,002 | $12,000 |
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 Harrisburg Area Community College, approximately 33% 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 PA. Actual outcomes may vary.