Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD at Northeast State Community College in Blountville, TN
Total Graduates
15
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
73%
11 of 15
Female Graduates
27%
4 of 15
Annual Tuition & Fees
$4,542
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Northeast State Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY | 70% | 95% | 93% | $9,954 |
| COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING | 67% | 60% | 75% | $15,412 |
In the INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY program at Northeast State Community College, 95% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 70% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,954 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING program at Northeast State Community College, 60% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 67% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $15,412 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$68,510
10-Year Job Growth
-6.5%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical Drafters
SOC: 17-3013 | $54,808 | -6.5% | 0%
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Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$51,383
Peak Salary
$85,638
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)
No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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