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Drafting & Design Technology Schools in Washington

308 students earned General Drafting & Design Tech degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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 216
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 216
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 216
Associate Degree 52
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 40
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 40

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for Drafting & Design Technology Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 5,450 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 Washington

In this state, general drafting and design tech grads earn an average of $58,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $56,700.

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

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton
205 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. In their early career, OC grads earn an average salary of $33,562. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. In their early career, Renton Technical College grads earn an average salary of $40,851. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,862.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,654.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,415. In their early career, South Puget Sound Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,822. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,792. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Highline College

Des Moines
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,322 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending YVC will pay a net price of $7,545.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it. A typical student attending GRC will pay a net price of $9,323. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,805. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,477 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,090 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Drafting & Design Technology Careers in WA

Some of the careers general drafting and 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 and 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

View Nationwide Drafting & Design Technology Report

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