Associate31 grads tracked
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Indiana State University
Median · 1 year out
$63,610
middle 50%: $36,903 – $76,487
Median · 5 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Median · 10 years out
$86,086
middle 50%: $55,464 – $104,398
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Indiana State University's associate program in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians earn a median $63,610 one year after graduating, rising to $86,086 by year ten. Figures are based on 31 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
5.2 yrs
≈ $5,571 total interest
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$71,115 · 5 yrs out
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$117,477 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$115,366 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$110,315 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$108,739 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$107,762 · 5 yrs out
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$107,544 · 5 yrs out
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$91,987 · 5 yrs out
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$86,224 · 5 yrs out
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$85,293 · 5 yrs out
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$84,375 · 5 yrs out
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Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$81,500 · 5 yrs out
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