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Drafting & Design Technology at River Parishes Community College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Technology, consider the program at River Parishes Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
River Parishes Community College is located in Gonzales, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 42 drafting & design technology graduations were recorded at River Parishes Community College.
Studying Online at River Parishes Community College
Online coursework is an option 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
Take a look at the composition of Drafting & Design Technology graduates at River Parishes Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at River Parishes Community College are 31% women (13) and 69% men (29).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at River Parishes Community College
Among the 5 associate’s drafting & design technology 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 Technology associate’s degree recipients at River Parishes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at River Parishes Community College, higher than 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
Those who complete Drafting & Design Technology program at River Parishes Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.