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Drafting & Design Technology at Western Dakota Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drafting & Design Technology, take a look at what Western Dakota Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Dakota Technical College sits in Rapid City, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 drafting & design technology degrees were awarded at Western Dakota Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Western Dakota Technical College
Distance learning is available at Western Dakota Technical College. Of 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Technology Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Western Dakota Technical College’s Drafting & Design Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 108 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).
Drafting & Design Technology Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Of the 10 associate’s drafting & design technology degrees awarded at Western Dakota Technical College, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Drafting & Design Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College, below the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Technology Graduates
Those who complete Drafting & Design Technology program at Western Dakota Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.