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About Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd

Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects. Includes instruction in basic construction and structural design, architectural rendering, architectural-aided drafting (CAD), layout and designs, architectural blueprint interpretation, building materials, and basic structural wiring diagramming.

Of the 585 Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 39% percent are awarded to women and the other 61% percent are men. Did you know that New York has more students being granted a degree in Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd than any other state? In fact, New York awarded 82 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd is $43,300.

Popularity of Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd majors is Architectural and Civil Drafters. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd can prepare you for is Architectural and Civil Drafters.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/Cadd majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
585
Female Students
230 (39%)
Male Students
355 (60%)
White (284, 49%)
Hispanic or Latino (142, 24%)
Asian (49, 8%)
Black or African American (33, 6%)
U.S. Nonresident (30, 5%)
Two or more races (27, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (11, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (6, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3, 1%)

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