Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, South Dakota • Associate's
Median Earnings
$30,409
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,409
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
National Average
$45,607
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,519
All programs at Western Dakota Technical College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
6
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$30,409
Median Earnings
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $65,201 | — |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $63,409 | $16,000 |
| Sullivan University | $60,400 | — |
| Red Rocks Community College | $57,993 | — |
| Front Range Community College | $57,945 | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $57,913 | — |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | $56,990 | — |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $56,072 | — |
| Utah Valley University | $55,521 | — |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | $55,499 | — |
Other Programs at Western Dakota Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $48,576 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,536 | $15,176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,499 | $15,750 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,189 | $12,720 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $40,177 | $20,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | $40,032 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $38,609 | $12,483 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $37,675 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $36,414 | $8,250 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $34,470 | $14,750 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.