Engineering Design Technology Degrees - Program Information

First Destination Success Rates

These reports summarize the outcomes of UCM graduates six months after graduation, as measured by First Destination Success (FDS). FDS is defined as graduates who are actively engaged in employment or educational pursuits, including full-time or part-time employment, military service, volunteer or service programs, or continuing education. Prospective students and their families can use these reports to review major-specific outcome data and gain a better understanding of post-graduation pathways. Learn more here.

Annual Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Annual Student Enrollment	88	81	60	64	49
Annual Graduation	22	22	20	13	11

 

Program Education Outcomes

Within a few years of graduation, a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Design Technology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Establish successful careers in engineering design, technology, and related fields and/or pursue advanced education or professional development.
• Apply modern engineering design tools, technical knowledge, effective communication, and teamwork skills to solve broadly defined design and drafting problems.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical responsibility, respect for diversity, and a commitment to lifelong learning and service to their organizations and communities.

Student Outcomes

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Design Technology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly defined engineering technology activities;
• Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; 
• Select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to design & drafting technology problems; 
• Identify, analyze, and solve broadly defined design & drafting technology problems; 
• Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity; and
• Function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.

Engineering Design Technology Student Organizations (EDTSO)

Join a community designed to support and empower Engineering Design Technology students. EDTSO provides valuable leadership opportunities, hands-on learning experiences, and a supportive environment for networking with fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. Through meetings, events, and industry engagement, members gain insight into careers in construction, engineering, and architectural drafting while building skills that extend beyond the classroom.

 

Transfer students majoring in Engineering Design Technology

Transferring to the University of Central Missouri for your bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design Technology has many professional advantages.

• A bachelor’s degree is required for many management-level drafting and design jobs and future career advancements.
• An Engineering Design Technology degree can potentially help you land a  higher starting salary. A project lead designer often earns an annual salary of $70,000 or more. 
• The current job placement rate for UCM CADD graduates is 100% in recent years. 
• UCM offers in-state tuition for surrounding and nearby states.

Financial assistance options for your Engineering Design Technology degree

The University of Central Missouri offers numerous scholarships to support your educational journey. UCM even has a selection of scholarships specially created for students pursuing a degree in engineering design technology, including: 

• Anthony & Sarah Taylor Scholarship
• Bill & Anne Downs Scholarship 
• Department of Graphics Imaging Technology Scholarship
• Department of Industrial Technology Scholarship
• Drafting Student Scholarship
• Jacob M. Cunningham Scholarship
• Kingsville Stahl Scholarship
• Taiwan Commemorative Scholarship 

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Engineering Design Technology Brochures

Option 1: Civil & Architectural Design Technology
Option 2: Mechanical Design Technology (Product/Machine) 
CADD Minor

 

Institutional Factbook

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Program Accreditation

 

Accredited by
The Association of Technology, Management, &
  Applied Engineering (ATMAE)

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