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Drafting & Design Technology at Utah Valley University
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Technology, consider the program at Utah Valley University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Utah Valley University is in Orem, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University.
Online Class Availability at Utah Valley University
Online coursework is an option at Utah Valley University. Of 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Technology Rankings at Utah Valley University
Use these rankings to compare Utah Valley University’s Drafting & Design Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 108 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Utah Valley University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Utah Valley University are 48% women (31) and 52% men (33).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 64 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 48% were women (31) and 52% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than 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 Utah Valley University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.