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Drafting & Design Engineering at Rio Hondo College
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Rio Hondo College is located in Whittier, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at Rio Hondo College.
Online Class Availability at Rio Hondo College
Online coursework is an option at Rio Hondo College. Among 17,441 students, 4,556 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,300 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Rio Hondo College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Rio Hondo College are 39% women (20) and 61% men (31).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Rio Hondo College
Of the 8 associate’s drafting & design engineering degrees awarded at Rio Hondo College, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Rio Hondo College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 6 |
| Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD | 42 |
| Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD | 1 |
| Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at Rio Hondo College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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