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Drafting & Design Engineering at Hennepin Technical College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Hennepin Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hennepin Technical College is in Brooklyn Park, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 92 drafting & design engineering graduations were recorded at Hennepin Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Hennepin Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Hennepin Technical College. Of 4,572 students, 1,195 (26%) studied exclusively online and 902 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Engineering Rankings at Hennepin Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hennepin Technical College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 194 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #146 of 195 |
Earnings for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates from Hennepin Technical College
Those who finish Hennepin Technical College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,921 |
| 2 years | $44,835 |
| 3 years | $52,062 |
| 4 years | $57,913 |
| 5 years | $56,219 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates from Hennepin Technical College report median earnings of $57,913, compared with $57,016 for all Hennepin Technical College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates from Hennepin Technical College stands at $20,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Hennepin Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Hennepin Technical College are 16% women (15) and 84% men (77).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Hennepin Technical College
Among the 25 associate’s drafting & design engineering degrees awarded at Hennepin Technical College, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Hennepin Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 28% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Hennepin Technical College, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drafting & Design Engineering Concentrations at Hennepin Technical College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Hennepin Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 84 |
| Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Drafting & Design Engineering program at Hennepin Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Drafting & Design Engineering 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.