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Drafting & Design Engineering at South Louisiana Community College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Engineering, consider the program at South Louisiana Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Louisiana Community College is in Lafayette, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 drafting & design engineering degrees were granted at South Louisiana Community College.
Studying Online at South Louisiana Community College
Many students take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. Among 6,238 students, 752 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Engineering Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Louisiana Community College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #133 of 195 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #176 of 194 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at South Louisiana Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at South Louisiana Community College are 30% women (20) and 70% men (47).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at South Louisiana Community College
Of the 13 associate’s drafting & design engineering degrees awarded at South Louisiana Community College, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College, below 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 South Louisiana Community College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at South Louisiana Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 67 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at South Louisiana Community College pursue many career paths. 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.