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Associate Degrees in General Drafting & Design Technology

1,283 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 220 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in general drafting and design tech. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 37 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.7% of general drafting and design tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Drafting & Design Tech Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,283 students earned their associate degree in general drafting and design tech. This makes it the 33rd most popular associate degree program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,727
Associate Degree 1,283
Undergraduate Certificate 994
Bachelor’s Degree 136

Earnings of General Drafting & Design Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

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

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. About 71.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 919
Women 364
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general drafting and design tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 48
Black or African American 80
Hispanic or Latino 295
White 750
International Students 22
Other Races/Ethnicities 88
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There are 220 colleges that offer an associate degree in general drafting and design tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
63 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general drafting and design tech students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general drafting and design tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 63 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
53 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jacinto Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to general drafting and design tech majors at San Jacinto College. About 26% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
42 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The general drafting and design tech program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 42 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah Valley University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to general drafting and design tech majors at UVU. About 31% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
32 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in general drafting and design tech from Houston Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
27 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in general drafting and design tech from El Centro College. About 56% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
25 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarrant County College District is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to general drafting and design tech majors at Tarrant County College. Of these students, 28% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Lamar Institute of Technology

Beaumont, Texas
22 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to general drafting and design tech majors at Lamar Institute of Technology. Of these students, 23% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
21 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lee College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general drafting and design tech. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in general drafting and design tech from Lee College. Of these students, 38% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia, Washington
21 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Puget Sound Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general drafting and design tech program at South Puget Sound Community College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#11

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Florida State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general drafting and design tech program at Eastern Florida State College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. The general drafting and design tech program at Valencia College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pittsburgh Technical College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general drafting and design tech program at Pittsburgh Technical College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
18 Yearly Graduations
44% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general drafting and design tech program at South Texas College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
16 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is ITI Technical College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general drafting and design tech program at ITI Technical College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, Maine
16 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southern Maine Community College. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in general drafting and design tech from SMCC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is State Technical College of Missouri. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in general drafting and design tech from STC. About 25% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Academy of Art University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general drafting and design tech. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. The general drafting and design tech program at Academy of Art University awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, South Carolina
15 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Carolina Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general drafting and design tech. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to general drafting and design tech majors at Central Carolina. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

#18

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for general drafting and design tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tyler Junior College. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in general drafting and design tech from Tyler Junior College. About 33% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general drafting and design tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 601
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 566
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 413
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 29
Other Drafting/Design Technologies 28

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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