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2023 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Trade Schools in New York
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In 2021-2022, 223 degrees and certificates were awarded to drafting & design engineering technology students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #24 most popular major in the state.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Drafting & Design Engineering Trade Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Colleges.
Top New York Trade Schools in Drafting & Design Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Rochester Institute of Technology the best school in New York for drafting & design engineering technology students. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Island Drafting and Technical Institute. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Drafting & Design Engineering Trade Schools in New York list. Island Drafting and Technical Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Amityville.
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Out of the 7 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Erie Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York City College of Technology is a great place for drafting & design engineering technology students. City Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means SUNY Delhi is a great place for drafting & design engineering technology students. SUNY Delhi is a small public school located in the town of Delhi.
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Hudson Valley Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Drafting & Design Engineering Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Monroe Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Trade Schools in New York ranking. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.
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Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 193 |
| New Jersey | 19 |
| Maryland | 157 |
| Delaware | 9 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Design Engineering Tech
One of 18 majors within the trade school area of study, drafting & design engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Design Engineering Tech Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Drafting & Design Technology | 4,028 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology | 2,179 |
| Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD | 1,318 |
| Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 1,058 |
| Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | 104 |
| Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies | 72 |
| Electrical/Electronics Drafting & Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD | 47 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Design Engineering Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,288 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,780 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 9,376 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,347 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6,553 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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