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#1

#1 Best College for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$35,616

Median Starting Salary

$59,423
#2

#2 Best College for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
Angola, IN

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$19,616

Median Starting Salary

$61,273
#3

#3 Best College for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Trine University
Angola, IN

Trine University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 3,900 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$24,276

Median Starting Salary

$59,110
#4

#4 Best College for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Generally, the University of Central Missouri is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,117

Median Starting Salary

$60,060
#5

#5 Best College for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$11,042

Median Starting Salary

$58,587
#6

#6 Best College for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,826

Median Starting Salary

$58,447
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About Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques.

Indiana awards the most Bachelors degrees in Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician of all US states with 40 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician can expect about 77% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 23% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician is $43,300.

Popularity of Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Architectural and Civil Drafters, Mechanical Drafters and Electrical and Electronics Drafters. Additionally, Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician graduates may land a high salary job, such as Electrical and Electronics Drafters or Mechanical Drafters.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
91
Female Students
21 (23%)
Male Students
70 (76%)

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