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Associate Degree in CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology

Associate Degrees in CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology

575 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 116 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 23 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of cad/cadd drafting tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CAD/CADD Drafting Tech Majors

In 2021-2022, 575 earned their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. This earns it the #58 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cad/cadd drafting tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,146
Associate Degree 575
Undergraduate Certificate 328
Bachelor’s Degree 91

Earnings of CAD/CADD Drafting Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cad/cadd drafting tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cad/cadd drafting tech students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. About 75.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 434
Women 141
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The racial-ethnic distribution of cad/cadd drafting tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 21
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 82
White 417
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 32
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There are 116 colleges that offer an associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota
19 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dunwoody College of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cad/cadd drafting tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech from Dunwoody College of Technology. About 13% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for cad/cadd drafting tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Minnesota State College Southeast. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech from MSC Southeast. About 32% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
17 Yearly Graduations
8% Women

Hennepin Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech from Hennepin Technical College.

#3

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
17 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for cad/cadd drafting tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#3

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
17 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at Chattahoochee Technical College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
16 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to cad/cadd drafting tech majors at GTC. Of these students, 13% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
16 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Henry Ford College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at Henry Ford College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
16 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Western Idaho comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at College of Western Idaho awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#9

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
15 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Southern Idaho is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at College of Southern Idaho awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
14 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnson County Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech from JCCC. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
14 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ridgewater College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech from Ridgewater College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#12

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for cad/cadd drafting tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Spokane Community College. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at Spokane Community College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations

Pennsylvania College of Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to cad/cadd drafting tech majors at Penn College.

#12

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
13 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for cad/cadd drafting tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Glendale Community College. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to cad/cadd drafting tech majors at Glendale Community College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#12

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
13 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for cad/cadd drafting tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tidewater Community College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech from Tidewater Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#16

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
12 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for cad/cadd drafting tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Century College. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at Century College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

#16

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Delhi comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech from SUNY Delhi. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#18

YTI Career Institute-York

York, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

YTI Career Institute-York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cad/cadd drafting tech. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at YTI Career Institute-York awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Nashua Community College

Nashua, New Hampshire
11 Yearly Graduations
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nashua Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cad/cadd drafting tech. The cad/cadd drafting tech program at Nashua Community College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to cad/cadd drafting tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Technology 1,274
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 585
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 424
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 40
Other Drafting/Design Technologies 33

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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