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849 General Drafting & Design Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Drafting & Design Technology is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drafting & Design Technology Majors in Texas

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 350
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 350
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 350
Associate Degree 311
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 179
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 179
Bachelor’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general drafting and design tech majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.9%
  • White: 33.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Drafting & Design Technology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 20,920 people employed in jobs related to a general drafting and design tech degree, compared to 193,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Drafting & Design Technology Jobs in Texas

General Drafting & Design Tech grads earn an average of $56,120 in the state and $56,700 nationwide.

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

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,702 a year.

#2

Lee College

Baytown
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,487 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Lee College will pay a net price of $4,831. The student loan default rate of 9.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,105 a year.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. In their early career, South Texas College grads earn an average salary of $27,885. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,813.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,000 Total Students

In their early career, Tarrant County College grads earn an average salary of $31,990. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,600 Total Students

In their early career, TVCC grads earn an average salary of $29,632. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,031.

#8

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,852 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $4,534. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,421 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,812 after earning their degree at this institution. 51% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,890 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

Drafting & Design Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 20% $53,340
Mechanical Drafters 19% $58,760
Drafters 18% $47,290
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 17% $57,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 159
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 40
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 36
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 20
Electrical Drafting & CAD/CADD 6

View all majors related to Drafting & Design Technology

View Nationwide Drafting & Design Technology Report

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