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Drafting & Design Engineering at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Engineering, consider the program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology sits in Lancaster, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 drafting & design engineering graduations were recorded at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Studying Online at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Many students take online classes at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Of 1,470 students, 5 (0%) studied exclusively online and 287 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Engineering Rankings at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s Drafting & Design Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 194 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 195 |
Earnings for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Students who complete Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s Drafting & Design Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,375 |
| 2 years | $38,649 |
| 3 years | $41,794 |
| 4 years | $45,919 |
| 5 years | $52,520 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology report median earnings of $45,919, compared with $49,252 for all Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology comes in at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are 0% women (0) and 100% men (14).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Among the 14 associate’s drafting & design engineering graduates at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 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 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Drafting & Design Engineering 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.