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Drafting & Design Technology at Rio Hondo College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Technology, consider the program at Rio Hondo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Hondo College is in Whittier, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at Rio Hondo College.
Studying Online at Rio Hondo College
Many students take online classes 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 student demographics for Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Rio Hondo College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Rio Hondo College are 33% women (2) and 67% men (4).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Rio Hondo College
Of the 3 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Rio Hondo College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Technology program at Rio Hondo College pursue many career paths. 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.