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Drafting & Design Technology at Diablo Valley College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Technology, take a look at what Diablo Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Diablo Valley College is located in Pleasant Hill, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 drafting & design technology degrees were granted at Diablo Valley College.
Online & Distance Learning at Diablo Valley College
Many students take online classes at Diablo Valley College. Of 17,228 students, 5,536 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,397 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Diablo Valley College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Diablo Valley College are 67% women (6) and 33% men (3).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Diablo Valley College
Among the 7 associate’s drafting & design technology graduates at Diablo Valley College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 86% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Technology program at Diablo Valley College pursue many career paths. 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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