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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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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