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General Drafting & Design Tech in California

General Drafting & Design Tech Schools in California

534 students earned General Drafting & Design Tech degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, General Drafting & Design Tech is the 37th most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Drafting & Design Tech Majors in California

General Drafting & Design Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 178
Associate Degree 164
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 63
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 63
Bachelor’s Degree 37

Gender Distribution

In California, a general drafting & design tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general drafting & design tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.1%
  • White: 21.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for General Drafting & Design Tech Grads in California

In this state, there are 23,240 people employed in jobs related to a general drafting & design tech degree, compared to 193,260 nationwide.

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Wages for General Drafting & Design Tech Jobs in California

A typical salary for a general drafting & design tech grad in the state is $63,320, compared to a typical salary of $56,700 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer general drafting & design tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,805 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 5.08 years to complete their degree at Academy of Art University. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,736.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $3,605.

#3

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,774 after graduation.

#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,479 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,402 a year.

#4

Ventura College

Ventura
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,741 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $874. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,117 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Butte College

Oroville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. 33% of the teachers are full time.

#7

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,125 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,318. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#8

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,506 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. 35% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,507. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#10

American River College

Sacramento
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,849 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,346 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

General Drafting & Design Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers general drafting & design tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $68,670
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $61,590
Drafters 8% $55,330
Mechanical Drafters 8% $61,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general drafting & design tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 126
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 98
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 27
Electrical Drafting & CAD/CADD 19
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Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 5

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