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2025 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in Virginia

2 Colleges in Virginia
33 Associate Degrees
$41,114 Avg Early-Career Salary
an associate degree in drafting & design engineering technology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #48 out of 328 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 33 associate degrees in drafting & design engineering technology to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for drafting & design engineering technology students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Drafting & Design Engineering Technology in Virginia

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for drafting & design engineering technology students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Virginia Schools for an Associate in Design Engineering Tech

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Tidewater Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in drafting & design engineering technology. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the design engineering tech program earn around $41,114 in their early career salary.

More information about a associate in drafting & design engineering technology from Tidewater Community College

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10 Annual Graduates

New River Community College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in drafting & design engineering technology. NRCC is a small public college located in the town of Dublin.More information about a associate in drafting & design engineering technology from New River Community College

Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 143 105
Georgia 121 71
Florida 121 56
North Carolina 120 17
Arkansas 105 23
Tennessee 102 0
West Virginia 92 4
Kentucky 90 31
Louisiana 80 65
South Carolina 77 36
Alabama 69 67

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One of 18 majors within the Engineering Technologies area of study, Drafting & Design Engineering Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Design Engineering Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology 33

Related Major Annual Graduates
Industrial Production Technology 146
Mechanical Engineering Technology 74
Computer Engineering Technology 51
Electronics Engineering Technology 40
General Engineering Technology 31
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 31
Environmental Control Technology 19
Civil Engineering Technology 13
Architectural Engineering Technology 10

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