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Drafting & Design Technology at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Technology, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University.
Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Many students take online classes at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Technology Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Drafting & Design Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #None of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #None of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 87 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #None of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #None of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 108 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Sam Houston State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Sam Houston State University are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
Drafting & Design Technology Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 9 bachelor’s drafting & design technology graduates at Sam Houston State University, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Drafting & Design Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Those who complete Drafting & Design Technology program at Sam Houston State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Drafting & Design Technology 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.