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Basic Certificate in Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Basic Certificates in Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

420 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd is offered at 77 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.1% of mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd graduates were international students.

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

In 2021-2022, 420 basic certificates were awarded to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors. This makes it the 86th most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors with their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. About 81.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 343
Women 77
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 30
Black or African American 20
Hispanic or Latino 71
White 248
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 42
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There are 77 colleges that offer a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga, California
38 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Fab School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from The Fab School. About 3% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trident Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Trident Technical College awarded 25 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
21 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Fox Valley Technical College. 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 21 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
18 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates 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 18 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#5

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, South Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at OCtech.

#6

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
16 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northcentral Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at North Central Technical College. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

#7

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Ivy Tech Community College.

#8

Oakland Community College

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

Oakland Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Oakland Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#9

Midland College

Midland, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midland College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Midland College. Of these students, 31% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio
12 Yearly Graduations

The 10th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Sinclair Community College. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Sinclair Community College awarded 12 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#10

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, Ohio
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Kent State University at Tuscarawas. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Kent State University at Tuscarawas. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
11 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pima Community College. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Pima County Community College District. Of these students, 9% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#12

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
11 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at GCC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

10 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 people received their basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Cincinnati State. About 13% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Butte College

Oroville, California
9 Yearly Graduations

Butte College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Butte College.

#17

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations

Cleveland Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors at Cleveland Community College.

#17

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
8 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattahoochee Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their basic certificate in mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd from Chattahoochee Technical College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#20

Cleveland State Community College

Cleveland, Tennessee
7 Yearly Graduations

The 20th most popular school in the country for mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cleveland State Community College. The mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd program at Cleveland State Community College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Technology 1,581
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 1,146
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 495
Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 28
Electrical Drafting & CAD/CADD 26

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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