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Drafting & Design Technology at Academy of Art University

Drafting & Design Technology at Academy of Art University

If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Technology, take a look at what Academy of Art University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Academy of Art University is in San Francisco, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 89 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at Academy of Art University.

Online & Distance Learning at Academy of Art University

Many students take online classes at Academy of Art University. Of 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Drafting & Design Technology Rankings at Academy of Art University

Use these rankings to compare Academy of Art University’s Drafting & Design Technology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 17
Best Value California #19 of 19
Best Value Far Western (Region) #25 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #80 of 87
Best Value Nationwide #107 of 108

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 17
Best Value California #19 of 19
Best Value Far Western (Region) #25 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #80 of 87
Best Value Nationwide #107 of 108

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Academy of Art University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Academy of Art University are 87% women (77) and 13% men (12).

Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 9 associate’s drafting & design technology graduates at Academy of Art University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of Drafting & Design Technology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drafting & Design Technology majors at Academy of Art University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Drafting & Design Technology Bachelor’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 16 bachelor’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of Drafting & Design Technology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drafting & Design Technology majors at Academy of Art University

Drafting & Design Technology Master’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 64 master’s drafting & design technology graduates at Academy of Art University, 88% were women (56) and 12% were men (8).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of Drafting & Design Technology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 3
Asian 6
International (Nonresident) 20
Unknown 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drafting & Design Technology majors at Academy of Art University

Minority students account for 23% of Drafting & Design Technology master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, higher than the national average of 17%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Drafting & Design Technology program at Academy of Art University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Drafting & Design Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Drafters, All Other $114,777
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $109,781
Architectural and Civil Drafters $82,779
Mechanical Drafters $78,252

References

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