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Drafting & Design Technology at Southwestern College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Technology, consider the program at Southwestern College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern College is located in Chula Vista, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at Southwestern College.
Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern College. Of 20,986 students, 6,041 (29%) studied exclusively online and 6,997 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Southwestern College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Southwestern College are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Southwestern College
Of the 4 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Southwestern College, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern College, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Students who finish Drafting & Design Technology program at Southwestern College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.