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Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD Associate Degrees
There are 107 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 932 students earned theirMechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 135 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 340 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13 |
| Master’s Degree | 441 |
Earnings of Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD of $45,788 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,976 |
| 4 years | $45,788 |
| 5 years | $51,867 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. About 84.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 287 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 69.4% |
| Asian | 20 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Rapids Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midland College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Macomb Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Idaho College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bergen Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moore Norman Technology Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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