Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD Associate Degrees
There are 101 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.8% of Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,623 people earned theirArchitectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 156 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 540 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 176 |
| Master’s Degree | 698 |
Earnings of Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD of $45,788 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 60.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 329 |
| Women | 211 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 | 30.4% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 26 | 4.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 133 colleges that offer a associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. Learn more about the most popular below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 187 associate degrees in Architectural 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.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Truckee Meadows Community College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 62 associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Hondo College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Architectural 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.
CUNY Queensborough Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Architectural 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.
Northeast Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kirkwood Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Architectural 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.
Anoka Technical College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Architectural 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Architectural 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.
Metropolitan Community College Area comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Anne Arundel Community College is a popular choice for Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architectural Drafting & CAD/CADD here go on to 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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