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CAD/CADD Drafting Technology Basic Certificate

CAD/CADD Drafting Technology Basic Certificates

There are 182 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of CAD/CADD Drafting Technology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CAD/CADD Drafting Technology Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,476 degrees were awarded toCAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 336
Associate’s Degree 588
Bachelor’s Degree 113
Master’s Degree 1,308
Doctor’s Degree 3

Earnings of CAD/CADD Drafting Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology of $45,788 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,976
4 years $45,788
5 years $51,867

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with male students. About 74.2% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,033
Women 360
Gender Diversity of Basic Certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology

The racial-ethnic distribution of CAD/CADD Drafting Technology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 785 56.4%
Asian 54 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 322 23.1%
Black or African American 73 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2 0.1%
Two or More Races 61 4.4%
Race Unknown 50 3.6%
International Students 41 2.9%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of CAD/CADD Drafting Technology Basic Certificate Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 240 colleges that offer a basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. This school awarded 84 basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Glendale Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The Fab School is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 52 basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Austin Community College District is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Red Rocks Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. This school awarded 49 basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Elgin Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Minnesota State College Southeast comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. This school awarded 45 basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX

Del Mar College is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 37 basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Trine University

Angola, IN

Trine University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Terra State Community College is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, UT

Davis Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College is a popular choice for CAD/CADD Drafting Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#20

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

College of Lake County comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to CAD/CADD Drafting Technology that also offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 4,395
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 1,623
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 932
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD 108
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 68

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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