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Drafting & Design Technology at Highline College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Technology, take a look at what Highline College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Highline College is located in Des Moines, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 drafting & design technology graduations were recorded at Highline College.
Studying Online at Highline College
Distance learning is available at Highline College. Of 5,592 students, 2,081 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,915 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Highline College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Highline College are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Highline College
Of the 5 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Highline College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Highline College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 80% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Highline 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Students who finish Drafting & Design Technology program at Highline College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Drafting & Design Technology majors, 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.