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Drafting & Design Technology Schools in Washington

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

As a degree choice, Drafting & Design Technology is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drafting & Design Technology Majors in Washington

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 229
Associate Degree 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Drafting & Design Technology Grads in Washington

5,450 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 Washington

A typical salary for a general drafting & design tech grad in the state is $58,940, compared to a typical salary of $56,700 nationwide.

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

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton
205 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,039 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,873. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,150. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,549 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,359 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 43% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,291. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#6

Highline College

Des Moines
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 38% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,095.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,396. 100% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,089 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. In their early career, CBC grads earn an average salary of $37,286. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,661 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. A typical student attending WVC will pay a net price of $6,754.

Drafting & Design Technology Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 7% $54,490
Drafters 7% $57,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 76
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 55
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 9
Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD 3

View all majors related to Drafting & Design Technology

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