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Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD in California

Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Schools in California

134 Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD is the 69th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

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

Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 104
Associate Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In California, a mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Grads in California

4,620 people in the state and 56,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd.

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Wages for Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Jobs in California

In this state, mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd grads earn an average of $65,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,010.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
189 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Merced College

Merced
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,282 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,546. 36% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,398 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,073 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

#4

Butte College

Oroville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,815 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $7,473.

#5

Ventura College

Ventura
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,741 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $874.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,301.

#7

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,125 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,318.

#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,688 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Chaffey College grads earn an average salary of $31,989. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,977.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,018 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,005 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,622. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#8

Sierra College

Rocklin
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,773 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. In their early career, Sierra College grads earn an average salary of $34,441. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Careers in CA

Some of the careers mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Mechanical Drafters 8% $61,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting cad/cadd.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Drafting & Design Technology 478
Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD 98
CAD/CADD Drafting Technology 27
Electrical Drafting & CAD/CADD 19
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Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD 5

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