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Drafting & Design Engineering at South Texas College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Engineering, take a look at what South Texas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Texas College is in McAllen, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 90 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at South Texas College.
Studying Online at South Texas College
Many students take online classes at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at South Texas College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at South Texas College are 39% women (35) and 61% men (55).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at South Texas College
Among the 26 associate’s drafting & design engineering degrees awarded at South Texas College, 38% were women (10) and 62% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
Minority students account for 96% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at South Texas 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 South Texas College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at South Texas College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 90 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Drafting & Design Engineering program at South Texas College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.