Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Lee College
Ranked 1st of 159 associate programs in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Lee College's associate program in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians earn a median $57,867 one year after graduating, rising to $112,007 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 55% above the national median of $57,805 for this field, ranking 1st of 159 reporting programs.
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.
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