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Drafting & Design Engineering at Southern Union State Community College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Engineering, consider the program at Southern Union State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Union State Community College is in Wadley, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at Southern Union State Community College.
Studying Online at Southern Union State Community College
Distance learning is available at Southern Union State Community College. Among 5,063 students, 665 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Southern Union State Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Southern Union State Community College are 13% women (3) and 87% men (20).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Southern Union State Community College
Of the 11 associate’s drafting & design engineering graduates at Southern Union State Community College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College, lower 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 Southern Union State Community College
This Drafting & Design Engineering program at Southern Union State Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at Southern Union State Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Drafting & Design Engineering 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
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