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Drafters, All Other

Job Description:

All drafters not listed separately.

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Associate's degree

Employed as of 2023: 309

2033 Projected Openings: 252

Entry Level Salary: $40,540

Median Salary: $51,520

Experienced Level Salary: $73,530

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Institutions With Associated Majors
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Ashland Community and Technical College

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,907
Graduation
Graduation Rate
52.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,950

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,920
Graduation
Graduation Rate
36.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,500

Eastern Kentucky University

Surveying Technology/Surveying

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$9,962
Graduation
Graduation Rate
49.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,594
Graduation
Graduation Rate
45.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$9,055

Hazard Community and Technical College

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$3,376
Graduation
Graduation Rate
45.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,125

Hazard Community and Technical College

Surveying Technology/Surveying

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$3,376
Graduation
Graduation Rate
45.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,125
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