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Drafting & Design Engineering at River Parishes Community College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Engineering, consider the program at River Parishes Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
River Parishes Community College is in Gonzales, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at River Parishes Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at River Parishes Community College
Many students take online classes at River Parishes Community College. Of 2,597 students, 786 (30%) studied exclusively online and 652 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at River Parishes Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at River Parishes Community College are 31% women (13) and 69% men (29).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at River Parishes Community College
Of the 5 associate’s drafting & design engineering degrees awarded at River Parishes Community College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at River Parishes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at River Parishes Community 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 River Parishes Community College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at River Parishes Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 42 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at River Parishes Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Drafting & Design Engineering 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.