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Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD in California

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Schools in California

167 Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD is the 77th most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Majors in California

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 66
Associate Degree 48
Bachelor’s Degree 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.1%
  • White: 21.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Grads in California

There are 13,480 people in the state and 97,610 people in the nation working in architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd jobs.

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Wages for Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Jobs in California

A typical salary for a architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd grad in the state is $63,320, compared to a typical salary of $56,700 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,805 Total Students

In their early career, Academy of Art University grads earn an average salary of $31,825. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid.

#2

Sierra College

Rocklin
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,773 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $2,599.

#3

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,443 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 27% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,251 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Palomar College

San Marcos
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

#4

Rio Hondo College

Whittier
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,593 Total Students

A typical student attending RHCCD will pay a net price of $5,461. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,366 after graduation.

#6

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,688 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,989 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,301. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#6

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,836 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. In their early career, Allan Hancock College grads earn an average salary of $33,282. A typical student attending Allan Hancock College will pay a net price of $3,234.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. In their early career, Sacramento City grads earn an average salary of $31,471.

#10

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,809 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. A typical student attending Cuyamaca College will pay a net price of $5,222.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,447 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,730 after earning their degree at this institution.

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Careers in CA

Some of the careers architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $61,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Drafting & Design Technology 478
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 126
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 27
Electrical Drafting & CAD/CADD 19
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Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 5

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