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Drafting & Design Technology at SOWELA Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drafting & Design Technology, consider the program at SOWELA Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
SOWELA Technical Community College is in Lake Charles, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 drafting & design technology graduations were recorded at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Studying Online at SOWELA Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at SOWELA Technical Community College. Among 3,446 students, 368 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,407 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Technology Rankings at SOWELA Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare SOWELA Technical Community College’s Drafting & Design Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 87 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 108 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Drafting & Design Technology graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College are 28% women (17) and 72% men (43).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at SOWELA Technical Community College
Of the 16 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at SOWELA Technical Community College, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College, below 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
Those who complete Drafting & Design Technology program at SOWELA Technical Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.
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