Find Trade Colleges
Drafting & Design Technology at South Texas College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Technology, 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 90 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at South Texas College.
Studying Online at South Texas College
Distance learning is available at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Drafting & Design Technology graduates at South Texas College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at South Texas College are 39% women (35) and 61% men (55).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at South Texas College
Of the 26 associate’s drafting & design technology graduates 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 Technology associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 96% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at South Texas 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Those who complete Drafting & Design Technology program at South Texas College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.