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Drafting & Design Technology Schools in Louisiana

231 General Drafting & Design Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Drafting & Design Technology is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drafting & Design Technology Majors in Louisiana

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 90
Associate Degree 75
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Drafting & Design Technology Grads in Louisiana

3,110 people in the state and 193,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general drafting & design tech.

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Wages for Drafting & Design Technology Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, general drafting & design tech grads earn an average of $57,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $56,700.

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

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,942. 36% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,068 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,419.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,975 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,004 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $9,317.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,401 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,304. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#6

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
555 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,255. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,762 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,909 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,708.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,641. In their early career, Central Louisiana Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,476.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,252. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,640. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

Drafting & Design Technology Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Mechanical Drafters 14% $59,080
Drafters 14% $54,400
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 13% $65,080
Architectural and Civil Drafters 11% $54,490

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