Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$218,428
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,784
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Weber State University
Grad rate: 42.6% |
UT | +$497,472 | $70,108 | $16,172 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses | IN | +$423,806 | $69,408 | $21,976 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Western Michigan University
Grad rate: 56.5% |
MI | +$388,910 | $69,269 | $28,655 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Trine University
Grad rate: 66.5% |
IN | +$311,694 | $69,408 | $50,004 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Central Missouri
Grad rate: 51.0% |
MO | +$222,123 | $58,999 | $22,086 | $21,861 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
East Carolina University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
NC | +$164,404 | $54,958 | $23,689 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Murray State University
Grad rate: 59.0% |
KY | -$119,426 | $41,850 | $21,475 | $22,612 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 55.1% |
IN | -$141,554 | $41,188 | $22,216 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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