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Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Associate Degrees in Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

424 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd is offered at 82 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 424 students earned their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. This makes it the 77th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 424
Basic Certificate 420
Undergraduate Certificate 204
Bachelor’s Degree 10

Earnings of Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. About 83.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 355
Women 69
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 20
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 44
White 319
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 27
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There are 82 colleges that offer an associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
27 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd students seekingan associate degree is Grand Rapids Community College. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Grand Rapids Community College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

#2

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oakland Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Oakland Community College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

25 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from WSU Tech. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#4

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
19 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Waukesha County Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at WCTC. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#4

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
19 Yearly Graduations

The 4th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northcentral Technical College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from North Central Technical College.

#6

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
18 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Fox Valley Technical College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 15% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
13 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chippewa Valley Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Chippewa Valley Technical College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#8

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
31% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moraine Park Technical College. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Moraine Park Technical College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#8

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lakeshore Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at LTC. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their associate degree is Madison Area Technical College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,304 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Madison College.

#11

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, Michigan
11 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

Mid Michigan College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Mid Michigan College.

#11

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their associate degree is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from MATC. About 22% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

St Cloud Technical and Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from St Cloud Technical and Community College.

#14

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Yearly Graduations
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at NWTC.

10 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 35,600 attend the school each year. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Austin Community College District awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#14

Merced College

Merced, California
10 Yearly Graduations

The 14th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merced College. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Merced College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#17

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
9 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Portland Community College. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
8 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gateway Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Gateway Technical College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations

The 19th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastern Iowa Community College District. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Eastern Iowa Community College District awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

7 Yearly Graduations

Minnesota State Community and Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Technology 1,274
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 585
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 575
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 40
Other Drafting/Design Technologies 33

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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