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Drafting & Design Engineering at Valencia College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Valencia College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Valencia College sits in Orlando, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 141 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at Valencia College.
Online & Distance Learning at Valencia College
Many students take online classes at Valencia College. Among 47,425 students, 21,678 (46%) studied exclusively online and 15,062 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Engineering Rankings at Valencia College
Use these rankings to compare Valencia College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 49 |
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 194 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 195 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Valencia College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Valencia College are 32% women (45) and 68% men (96).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Valencia College
Of the 20 associate’s drafting & design engineering graduates at Valencia College, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Valencia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Valencia College, higher 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 Valencia College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Valencia College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 141 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Drafting & Design Engineering program at Valencia College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.