Location: Oakland, CA•In-State Tuition: $1,148•Out-of-State Tuition: $8,684
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$29,323
Est. from national median (13 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$11,411
Est. from national median (7 programs)

Where Laney College Stands

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

Laney College (estimated ±10%)Other drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Laney CollegeOakland$1,148$29,323*—$11,411*—
College of Western IdahoNampa$3,336$48,988*—$14,770*0.30
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$2,550$45,343*—$10,500*0.23
Porter & Chester InstituteBridgeport$14,349$40,650*$43,370$13,910*0.34
Front Range Community CollegeWestminster$4,740$33,893*—$10,750*0.32
Remington College-Dallas CampusDallas$23,785$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 Laney 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.

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 national median of 13 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.