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Basic Certificate in Drafting & Design Engineering Technology

Basic Certificates in Drafting & Design Engineering Technology

3,716 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 325 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in design engineering tech. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 39% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of design engineering tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Design Engineering Tech Majors

In 2021-2022, 3,716 earned their basic certificate in design engineering tech. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design engineering tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 3,716
Associate Degree 2,955
Undergraduate Certificate 1,622
Bachelor’s Degree 337

Earnings of Design Engineering Tech Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for design engineering tech majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in design engineering tech. About 72.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,675
Women 1,041
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The racial-ethnic distribution of design engineering tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 196
Black or African American 191
Hispanic or Latino 890
White 2,099
International Students 72
Other Races/Ethnicities 268
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There are 325 colleges that offer a basic certificate in design engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
200 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for design engineering tech students seekinga basic certificate is Olympic College. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 200 basic certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at OC. About 21% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
127 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Front Range Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 people received their basic certificate in design engineering tech from FRCC. About 25% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
97 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Valencia College. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The design engineering tech program at Valencia College awarded 97 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
96 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in design engineering tech. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The design engineering tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 96 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
91 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lee College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in design engineering tech. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The design engineering tech program at Lee College awarded 91 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

73 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in design engineering tech. Each year, around 35,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at Austin Community College District awarded 73 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
67 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 basic certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Portland Community College. About 32% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
65 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pikes Peak Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at Pikes Peak Community College awarded 65 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
62 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 people received their basic certificate in design engineering tech from Chattahoochee Technical College. About 36% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

59 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 people received their basic certificate in design engineering tech from West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#11

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
56 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Del Mar College. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 basic certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at DMC. Of these students, 29% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

55 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southern Union State Community College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at Southern Union State Community College awarded 55 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

52 Yearly Graduations

Hazard Community and Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 basic certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Hazard Community and Technical College.

#14

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 basic certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at MDC. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#15

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
50 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hennepin Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at Hennepin Technical College awarded 50 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 12% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
49 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trident Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 people received their basic certificate in design engineering tech from Trident Technical College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#17

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
48 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Texas College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 28,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their basic certificate in design engineering tech from South Texas College. About 28% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
46 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is El Centro College. Roughly 69,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 basic certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at El Centro College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

43 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College awarded 43 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

42 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 basic certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Seminole State. About 22% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Design Engineering Tech Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Technology 1,581
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 1,146
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 495
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 420
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 28

Below are some popular majors that are similar to design engineering tech that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Environmental Control Technology 3,708
Industrial Production Technology 3,607
Electromechanical Engineering 3,265
Electronics Engineering 2,909
Nuclear Engineering 2,239

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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