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Drafting & Design Engineering at Palomar College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drafting & Design Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Palomar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 drafting & design engineering graduations were recorded at Palomar College.
Online Class Availability at Palomar College
Many students take online classes at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Palomar College are 20% women (10) and 80% men (41).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 13 associate’s drafting & design engineering graduates at Palomar College, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, higher 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 Palomar College
This Drafting & Design Engineering program at Palomar College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 24 |
| Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD | 16 |
| Electrical Drafting & CAD/CADD | 2 |
| Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at Palomar College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.