2023 Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, drafting and design engineering technology was ranked #154 in the country. In fact 8,964 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for design engineering tech students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools
Our analysis found Lee College to be the best value school for drafting and design engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the small city of Baytown, Lee College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Lee College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,302 in tuition and fees each year.
Lee College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region list.
Full Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Lee College Report
Request Information
The excellent programs at Tyler Junior College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best drafting and design engineering technology schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tyler Junior College are $4,440 per year.
Full Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Tyler Junior College Report
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Jacinto Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at San Jacinto College are $5,040 a year.
Read full report on Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at San Jacinto Community College
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Amarillo College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region list. Amarillo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Amarillo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Amarillo College are $4,704 a year.
Read full report on Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Amarillo College
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Del Mar College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region list. DMC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Corpus Christi.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DMC are $5,930 per year.
Request Information
Houston Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value drafting and design engineering technology programs. Houston Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Houston Community College are $5,460 a year. After completing their degree, design engineering tech graduates from Houston Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,595.
Full Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Houston Community College Report
Request Information
Laredo College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value drafting and design engineering technology programs. Laredo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Laredo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Laredo College are $5,748 per year.
Read full report on Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Laredo College
Request Information
Lamar Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for drafting and design engineering technology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute of Technology is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lamar Institute of Technology are $12,636 a year.
Read full report on Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Lamar Institute of Technology
Request Information
San Juan College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value drafting and design engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Farmington, SJC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
SJC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,546 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at San Juan College
Request Information
Tarrant County College District ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tarrant County College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
Tarrant County College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,235 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Tarrant County College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Drafting & Design Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region list.
Full Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Tarrant County College District Report
Request InformationBest Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best drafting and design engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 397 |
| Arizona | 38 |
| Oklahoma | 29 |
| New Mexico | 15 |
More Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Rankings in the Southwest Region
Majors Related to Design Engineering Tech
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Design Engineering Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,906 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,593 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 8,690 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,592 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6,736 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© 2025 Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.