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

2 Colleges in Iowa
65 Associate Degrees
$44,886 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your associate degree in drafting & design engineering technology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #48 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

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 Iowa ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 65 associate degrees in drafting & design engineering technology to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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

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

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in drafting & design engineering technology.

Top Iowa Schools for an Associate in Design Engineering Tech

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
31 Annual Graduates

Kirkwood Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in drafting & design engineering technology. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in drafting & design engineering technology from Kirkwood Community College

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Des Moines Area Community College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in drafting & design engineering technology. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.

After graduation, design engineering tech associate recipients typically earn an average of $44,886 in their early careers.

More information about a associate in drafting & design engineering technology from Des Moines Area Community College

Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 151 191
Kansas 146 64
Missouri 117 53
Nebraska 98 56
South Dakota 93 19

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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
Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 44
Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD 17
CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology 4

Majors Similar to Design Engineering Tech

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electronics Engineering Technology 71
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 66
Quality Control Technology 23
Civil Engineering Technology 18
Environmental Control Technology 12
Energy Systems Technologies 9
General Engineering Technology 7
Industrial Production Technology 2
Mechanical Engineering Technology 1

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