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Drafting & Design Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,854/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Medium (16,300 openings/yr)

ROI 7.9x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 9 Design Engineering Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Drafting & Design Technology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$577K	$569K	$525K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.0x	7.9x	7.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.5x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$71,760

Out-of-state: $102,720 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$104,336

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Pennsylvania College of Technology's Drafting & Design Technology program produces graduates earning $57,854/yr — within striking distance of the $56,836 national average for this field.

A 7.9x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Drafting & Design Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $57,854 in annual earnings.

Drafting & Design Technology is offered at just 9 schools in our analysis. Pennsylvania College of Technology's #7 ranking should be read in that context.

About Pennsylvania College of Technology

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Top Career Paths

Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720/yr

Mechanical drafters $68,510/yr

Architectural and civil drafters $64,280/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Drafting & Design Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology?

At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Drafting & Design Technology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Drafting & Design Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology?

The 40% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →