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Drafting & Design Engineering at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is in Kirkland, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
Studying Online at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Of 3,564 students, 883 (25%) studied exclusively online and 931 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Graduates of Lake Washington Institute of Technology’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $51,482 |
| 3 years | $56,108 |
| 4 years | $56,072 |
| 5 years | $64,269 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn a median of $56,072, compared with $52,673 for all Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are 21% women (12) and 79% men (46).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Of the 19 associate’s drafting & design engineering graduates at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, 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 Lake Washington Institute of Technology
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 23 |
| Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD | 24 |
| Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Drafting & Design Engineering program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Drafting & Design Engineering 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.