Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at South Louisiana Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$34,056

5th percentile

40th percentile in Louisiana

Est. Median Debt

$12,984

Est. from national median (21 programs)

Where South Louisiana Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How South Louisiana Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (9 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette	$4,210	$34,056	—	$12,984*	—
ITI Technical CollegeBaton Rouge	$11,711	$39,208	$54,463	$20,283*	0.52
National Median	—	$45,434	—	$13,250*	0.29

* 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 South Louisiana Community College, approximately 48% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.