Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Types of Degrees Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Basic Certificate	597
Associate Degree	544
Undergraduate Certificate	181
Bachelor’s Degree	24
Master’s Degree	14

What Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Skills for Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Abilities for Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd student include the following:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

What Can You Do With a Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Major?

People with a architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Architectural Drafters	8.1%	$54,920

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD?

This major attracts more men than women. About 67% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	4
International Students	7
Other Races/Ethnicities	8

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. About 29.2% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Some degrees associated with architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	0.4%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	0.9%
Some College Courses	0.4%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	17.3%
Bachelor’s Degree	52.8%
Master’s Degree	25.0%

Online Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	52	2
Certificate (2-4 Years)	3	0
Associate’s Degree	82	5
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	3	1
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to architectural drafting and architectural cad/cadd.

Major	Number of Grads
General Drafting & Design Technology	4,164
CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology	2,283
Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	1,045
Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD	100
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies	100
Electrical/Electronics Drafting & Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD	47

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Pixabay under License

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