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Drafting & Design Technology at Northwest Shoals Community College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Technology, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Shoals Community College is located in Muscle Shoals, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 drafting & design technology degrees were granted at Northwest Shoals Community College.
Studying Online at Northwest Shoals Community College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Shoals Community College. Of 4,665 students, 1,094 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,308 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Northwest Shoals Community College
Of the 2 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Northwest Shoals Community College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Those who complete Drafting & Design Technology program at Northwest Shoals Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.