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Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD Basic Certificates
There are 107 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% 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 | 340 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13 |
| Master’s Degree | 441 |
Earnings of Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 78.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 347 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262 | 59.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 3 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 142 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD students seeking a basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate 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.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Rapids Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 36 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 33 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 29 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 27 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 20 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 16 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Macomb Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their basic certificate 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.
North Idaho College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 15 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 15 basic certificates 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.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bergen Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate 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.
Moore Norman Technology Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 12 basic certificates 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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