Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Utah Valley University

Associate's Degree

Location: Orem, UT•In-State Tuition: $6,270•Out-of-State Tuition: $17,830
Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,893
95th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$12,984
Est. from national median (21 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Utah Valley University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Utah Valley University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Utah (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Utah Valley University$55,893$55,521$12,984*—
National Median$45,434—$13,250*0.29
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Utah Valley University, approximately 23% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.