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Drafting & Design Technology at Tri-County Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drafting & Design Technology, consider the program at Tri-County Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tri-County Technical College sits in Pendleton, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 drafting & design technology degrees were granted at Tri-County Technical College.
Studying Online at Tri-County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Tri-County Technical College. Among 5,890 students, 918 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,268 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Technology Rankings at Tri-County Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Tri-County Technical College’s Drafting & Design Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 87 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 108 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Tri-County Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Tri-County Technical College are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Tri-County Technical College
Of the 5 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Tri-County Technical College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Technical 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
Those who complete Drafting & Design Technology program at Tri-County Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Drafting & Design Technology 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.