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Basic Certificates in CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology

1,187 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 118 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 31% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.3% of CAD/CADD drafting tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CAD/CADD Drafting Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,187 basic certificates were awarded to CAD/CADD drafting tech majors. This earns it the #40 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 1,187
Associate Degree 601
Undergraduate Certificate 333
Bachelor’s Degree 112

Earnings of CAD/CADD Drafting Tech Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in CAD/CADD drafting tech. About 73.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 866
Women 321
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The racial-ethnic distribution of CAD/CADD drafting tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 53
Black or African American 52
Hispanic or Latino 230
White 729
International Students 51
Other Races/Ethnicities 72
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There are 118 colleges that offer a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
127 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Front Range Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 basic certificates were handed out to CAD/CADD drafting tech majors at FRCC. About 26% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
68 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#3

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
65 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pikes Peak Community College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Pikes Peak Community College awarded 65 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
52 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Del Mar College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Del Mar College awarded 52 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#5

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
50 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Valencia College awarded 50 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
50 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Hennepin Technical College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech from Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 10% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

45 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Austin Community College District. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Austin Community College District awarded 45 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
36 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Glendale Community College. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech from Glendale Community College. Of these students, 31% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Elgin Community College

Elgin, Illinois
35 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Elgin Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech from ECC. Of these students, 6% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Miami Dade College awarded 31 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

29 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Seminole State College of Florida. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Seminole State College of Florida awarded 29 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
27 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for CAD/CADD drafting tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northern Virginia Community College. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 basic certificates were handed out to CAD/CADD drafting tech majors at Northern Virginia Community College. About 15% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Florida State College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech from EFSC. About 39% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
23 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Chattahoochee Technical College awarded 23 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Alamance Community College

Graham, North Carolina
21 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alamance Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 basic certificates were handed out to CAD/CADD drafting tech majors at ACC. About 10% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

College of the Mainland

Texas City, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Mainland is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to CAD/CADD drafting tech majors at COM. Of these students, 42% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby, Illinois
16 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Illinois Valley Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 basic certificates were handed out to CAD/CADD drafting tech majors at IVCC. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#18

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
15 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northcentral Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The CAD/CADD drafting tech program at Northcentral Technical College awarded 15 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Athens Technical College

Athens, Georgia
15 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Athens Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech from Athens Technical College. About 27% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in CAD/CADD drafting tech from FSCJ. About 29% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CAD/CADD drafting tech that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Technology 1,727
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 408
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 344
Electrical Drafting & CAD/CADD 20
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 17

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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