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Drafting & Design Technology at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drafting & Design Technology, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 59 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Technology Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Drafting & Design Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 87 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 31% women (18) and 69% men (41).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 20 associate’s drafting & design technology graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, lower than 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
Students who finish Drafting & Design Technology program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.