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Drafting & Design Engineering at Texas State Technical College
If you are interested in studying Drafting & Design Engineering, take a look at what Texas State Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State Technical College sits in Waco, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at Texas State Technical College.
Studying Online at Texas State Technical College
Many students take online classes at Texas State Technical College. Among 12,077 students, 3,542 (29%) studied exclusively online and 4,896 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Engineering Rankings at Texas State Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Texas State Technical College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 27 |
| Best Value | Texas | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 194 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 195 |
Earnings for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates from Texas State Technical College
Students who complete Texas State Technical College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,410 |
| 2 years | $37,748 |
| 3 years | $40,800 |
| 4 years | $44,547 |
| 5 years | $49,782 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates from Texas State Technical College earn a median of $44,547, compared with $57,921 for all Texas State Technical College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates from Texas State Technical College stands at $13,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Texas State Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Texas State Technical College are 27% women (7) and 73% men (19).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Texas State Technical College
Of the 14 associate’s drafting & design engineering graduates at Texas State Technical College, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 29% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical College, below 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 Texas State Technical College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Texas State Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD | 11 |
| Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Drafting & Design Engineering program at Texas State Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.