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Undergraduate Certificates in Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
Education Levels of Design Engineering Tech Majors
In 2021-2022, 1,622 undergraduate certificates were awarded to design engineering tech majors. This makes it the 17th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 3,716 |
| Associate Degree | 2,955 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,622 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 337 |
Earnings of Design Engineering Tech Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech is $36,153. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,681 and the high is $38,694.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech is $12,965. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,965 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,241.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in design engineering tech. About 74.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,202 |
| Women | 420 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design engineering tech undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 96 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 359 |
| White | 929 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 118 |
Most Popular Design Engineering Tech Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 349 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for design engineering tech students seekingan undergraduate certificate is San Jacinto Community College. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at San Jacinto College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of these students, 26% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 people received their undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech from Ivy Tech Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulsa Technology Center is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech from Tulsa Tech. Of these students, 27% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee awarded 38 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in design engineering tech. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at WSU Tech. Of these students, 26% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Centro College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in design engineering tech. Roughly 69,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech from El Centro College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The design engineering tech program at Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia awarded 31 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in design engineering tech. The design engineering tech program at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford awarded 31 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in design engineering tech. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech from Columbus State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
College of Western Idaho is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at College of Western Idaho awarded 27 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is William T McFatter Technical College. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at William T McFatter Technical College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Central Community College. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Central Community College. About 12% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Renton Technical College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Renton Technical College.
Hinds Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech from Hinds Community College. Of these students, 9% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northland Community and Technical College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Northland Community and Technical College. About 14% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Canadian Valley Technology Center is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The design engineering tech program at Canadian Valley Technology Center awarded 21 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Davis Technical College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design engineering tech program at Davis Technical College awarded 21 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for design engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northshore Technical Community College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 undergraduate certificates were handed out to design engineering tech majors at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus.
Portland Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in design engineering tech. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The design engineering tech program at Portland Community College awarded 18 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Design Engineering Tech Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Technology | 857 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 328 |
| Mechanical Drafting & CAD/CADD | 204 |
| Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD | 186 |
| Civil Drafting & CAD/CADD | 35 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design engineering tech that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 38,705 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 4,328 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 2,743 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 1,761 |
| Electronics Engineering | 1,073 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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