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Drafting & Design Engineering at Laredo College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Engineering, consider the program at Laredo College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Laredo College is in Laredo, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at Laredo College.
Online Class Availability at Laredo College
Many students take online classes at Laredo College. Of 11,029 students, 1,280 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,448 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Engineering Rankings at Laredo College
Use these rankings to compare Laredo College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #68 of 195 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 194 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Laredo College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Laredo College are 33% women (6) and 67% men (12).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Laredo College
Among the 7 associate’s drafting & design engineering graduates at Laredo College, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Laredo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Laredo College, above 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 Laredo College
This Drafting & Design Engineering program at Laredo College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 11 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at Laredo College pursue many career paths. 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.